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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524.51, 35,220.58 and 16,098.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524.51, 35,220.58 and 16,098.54 is: 22,213.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524.51 : 35,220.58 = 16,098.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524.51/35,220.58 = 16,098.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524.51x = 35,220.58 × 16,098.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524.51x = 566,999,915.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,999,915.95/25,524.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,213.94

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