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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,529.88, 35,247.68 and 16,459.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,529.88, 35,247.68 and 16,459.32 is: 22,724.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,529.88 : 35,247.68 = 16,459.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,529.88/35,247.68 = 16,459.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,529.88x = 35,247.68 × 16,459.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,529.88x = 580,152,844.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,152,844.38/25,529.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,724.46

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