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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,623.36, 35,367.84 and 16,198.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,623.36, 35,367.84 and 16,198.32 is: 22,358.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,623.36 : 35,367.84 = 16,198.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,623.36/35,367.84 = 16,198.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,623.36x = 35,367.84 × 16,198.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,623.36x = 572,899,590.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,899,590.03/25,623.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,358.49

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