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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,621.35, 35,373.91 and 16,074.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,621.35, 35,373.91 and 16,074.32 is: 22,192.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,621.35 : 35,373.91 = 16,074.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,621.35/35,373.91 = 16,074.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,621.35x = 35,373.91 × 16,074.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,621.35x = 568,611,548.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,611,548.99/25,621.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,192.88

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