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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,573.59, 35,313.86 and 16,029.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,573.59, 35,313.86 and 16,029.90 is: 22,135.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,573.59 : 35,313.86 = 16,029.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,573.59/35,313.86 = 16,029.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,573.59x = 35,313.86 × 16,029.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,573.59x = 566,077,684.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,077,684.49/25,573.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,135.25

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