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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,583.42, 35,310.66 and 16,150.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,583.42, 35,310.66 and 16,150.16 is: 22,290.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,583.42 : 35,310.66 = 16,150.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,583.42/35,310.66 = 16,150.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,583.42x = 35,310.66 × 16,150.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,583.42x = 570,272,808.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,272,808.71/25,583.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,290.72

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