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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,577.92, 35,314.93 and 16,021.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,577.92, 35,314.93 and 16,021.76 is: 22,120.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,577.92 : 35,314.93 = 16,021.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,577.92/35,314.93 = 16,021.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,577.92x = 35,314.93 × 16,021.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,577.92x = 565,807,156.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,807,156.30/25,577.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,120.92

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