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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,620.65, 35,372.96 and 16,073.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,620.65, 35,372.96 and 16,073.63 is: 22,191.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,620.65 : 35,372.96 = 16,073.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,620.65/35,372.96 = 16,073.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,620.65x = 35,372.96 × 16,073.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,620.65x = 568,571,871.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,571,871.04/25,620.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,191.94

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