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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,625.68, 35,352.28 and 16,059.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,625.68, 35,352.28 and 16,059.68 is: 22,155.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,625.68 : 35,352.28 = 16,059.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,625.68/35,352.28 = 16,059.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,625.68x = 35,352.28 × 16,059.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,625.68x = 567,746,304.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,746,304.07/25,625.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,155.37

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