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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,581.32, 35,292.19 and 16,017.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,581.32, 35,292.19 and 16,017.24 is: 22,097.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,581.32 : 35,292.19 = 16,017.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,581.32/35,292.19 = 16,017.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,581.32x = 35,292.19 × 16,017.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,581.32x = 565,283,397.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,283,397.27/25,581.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,097.51

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