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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,573.17, 35,295.18 and 16,016.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,573.17, 35,295.18 and 16,016.68 is: 22,105.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,573.17 : 35,295.18 = 16,016.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,573.17/35,295.18 = 16,016.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,573.17x = 35,295.18 × 16,016.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,573.17x = 565,311,603.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,311,603.60/25,573.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,105.65

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