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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,580.81, 35,291.50 and 16,016.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,580.81, 35,291.50 and 16,016.74 is: 22,096.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,580.81 : 35,291.50 = 16,016.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,580.81/35,291.50 = 16,016.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,580.81x = 35,291.50 × 16,016.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,580.81x = 565,254,651.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,254,651.44/25,580.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,096.82

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