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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,591.28, 35,337.77 and 16,047.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,591.28, 35,337.77 and 16,047.21 is: 22,158.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,591.28 : 35,337.77 = 16,047.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,591.28/35,337.77 = 16,047.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,591.28x = 35,337.77 × 16,047.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,591.28x = 567,072,728.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,072,728.58/25,591.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,158.83

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