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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,581.42, 35,307.90 and 16,148.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,581.42, 35,307.90 and 16,148.16 is: 22,287.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,581.42 : 35,307.90 = 16,148.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,581.42/35,307.90 = 16,148.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,581.42x = 35,307.90 × 16,148.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,581.42x = 570,157,618.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,157,618.46/25,581.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,287.96

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