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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,625.54, 35,379.72 and 16,078.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,625.54, 35,379.72 and 16,078.53 is: 22,198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,625.54 : 35,379.72 = 16,078.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,625.54/35,379.72 = 16,078.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,625.54x = 35,379.72 × 16,078.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,625.54x = 568,854,022.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,854,022.09/25,625.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,198.71

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