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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,580.52, 35,291.34 and 16,016.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,580.52, 35,291.34 and 16,016.45 is: 22,096.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,580.52 : 35,291.34 = 16,016.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,580.52/35,291.34 = 16,016.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,580.52x = 35,291.34 × 16,016.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,580.52x = 565,241,806.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,241,806.09/25,580.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,096.57

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