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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,626.68, 35,353.66 and 16,060.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,626.68, 35,353.66 and 16,060.68 is: 22,156.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,626.68 : 35,353.66 = 16,060.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,626.68/35,353.66 = 16,060.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,626.68x = 35,353.66 × 16,060.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,626.68x = 567,803,820.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,803,820.09/25,626.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,156.75

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