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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,637.95, 35,370.51 and 16,061.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,637.95, 35,370.51 and 16,061.17 is: 22,158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,637.95 : 35,370.51 = 16,061.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,637.95/35,370.51 = 16,061.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,637.95x = 35,370.51 × 16,061.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,637.95x = 568,091,774.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,091,774.10/25,637.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,158.24

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