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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,611.53, 35,365.75 and 16,067.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,611.53, 35,365.75 and 16,067.50 is: 22,186.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,611.53 : 35,365.75 = 16,067.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,611.53/35,365.75 = 16,067.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,611.53x = 35,365.75 × 16,067.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,611.53x = 568,239,059.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,239,059.54/25,611.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,186.85

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