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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,586.92, 35,327.34 and 16,030.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,586.92, 35,327.34 and 16,030.76 is: 22,133.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,586.92 : 35,327.34 = 16,030.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,586.92/35,327.34 = 16,030.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,586.92x = 35,327.34 × 16,030.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,586.92x = 566,324,108.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,324,108.98/25,586.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,133.34

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