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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,562.93, 35,264.47 and 16,485.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,562.93, 35,264.47 and 16,485.90 is: 22,742.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,562.93 : 35,264.47 = 16,485.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,562.93/35,264.47 = 16,485.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,562.93x = 35,264.47 × 16,485.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,562.93x = 581,366,525.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,366,525.97/25,562.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,742.56

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