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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,581.81, 35,292.88 and 16,017.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,581.81, 35,292.88 and 16,017.74 is: 22,098.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,581.81 : 35,292.88 = 16,017.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,581.81/35,292.88 = 16,017.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,581.81x = 35,292.88 × 16,017.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,581.81x = 565,312,175.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,312,175.69/25,581.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,098.21

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