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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,612.76, 35,322.57 and 16,053.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,612.76, 35,322.57 and 16,053.61 is: 22,139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,612.76 : 35,322.57 = 16,053.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,612.76/35,322.57 = 16,053.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,612.76x = 35,322.57 × 16,053.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,612.76x = 567,054,594.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,054,594.71/25,612.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,139.53

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