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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,555.91, 35,266.62 and 16,001.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,555.91, 35,266.62 and 16,001.06 is: 22,081.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,555.91 : 35,266.62 = 16,001.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,555.91/35,266.62 = 16,001.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,555.91x = 35,266.62 × 16,001.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,555.91x = 564,303,384.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,303,384.66/25,555.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,081.13

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