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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,580.42, 35,318.38 and 16,024.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,580.42, 35,318.38 and 16,024.26 is: 22,124.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,580.42 : 35,318.38 = 16,024.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,580.42/35,318.38 = 16,024.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,580.42x = 35,318.38 × 16,024.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,580.42x = 565,950,903.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,950,903.90/25,580.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,124.38

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