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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,620.84, 35,362.44 and 16,187.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,620.84, 35,362.44 and 16,187.58 is: 22,342.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,620.84 : 35,362.44 = 16,187.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,620.84/35,362.44 = 16,187.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,620.84x = 35,362.44 × 16,187.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,620.84x = 572,432,326.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,432,326.50/25,620.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,342.45

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