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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,518.16, 35,217.96 and 16,086.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,518.16, 35,217.96 and 16,086.16 is: 22,200.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,518.16 : 35,217.96 = 16,086.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,518.16/35,217.96 = 16,086.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,518.16x = 35,217.96 × 16,086.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,518.16x = 566,521,739.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,521,739.43/25,518.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,200.73

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