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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,577.42, 35,314.24 and 16,021.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,577.42, 35,314.24 and 16,021.26 is: 22,120.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,577.42 : 35,314.24 = 16,021.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,577.42/35,314.24 = 16,021.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,577.42x = 35,314.24 × 16,021.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,577.42x = 565,778,484.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,778,484.28/25,577.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,120.23

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