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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,623.21, 35,382.27 and 16,079.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,623.21, 35,382.27 and 16,079.64 is: 22,203.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,623.21 : 35,382.27 = 16,079.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,623.21/35,382.27 = 16,079.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,623.21x = 35,382.27 × 16,079.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,623.21x = 568,934,163.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,934,163.98/25,623.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,203.86

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