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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,535.68, 35,221.93 and 16,567.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,535.68, 35,221.93 and 16,567.16 is: 22,851.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,535.68 : 35,221.93 = 16,567.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,535.68/35,221.93 = 16,567.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,535.68x = 35,221.93 × 16,567.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,535.68x = 583,527,349.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,527,349.82/25,535.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,851.45

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