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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,582.81, 35,294.26 and 16,018.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,582.81, 35,294.26 and 16,018.74 is: 22,099.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,582.81 : 35,294.26 = 16,018.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,582.81/35,294.26 = 16,018.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,582.81x = 35,294.26 × 16,018.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,582.81x = 565,369,574.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,369,574.43/25,582.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,099.59

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