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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,628.16, 35,346.96 and 16,193.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,628.16, 35,346.96 and 16,193.28 is: 22,334.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,628.16 : 35,346.96 = 16,193.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,628.16/35,346.96 = 16,193.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,628.16x = 35,346.96 × 16,193.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,628.16x = 572,383,220.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,383,220.43/25,628.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,334.15

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