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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,647.42, 35,394.04 and 16,087.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,647.42, 35,394.04 and 16,087.72 is: 22,201.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,647.42 : 35,394.04 = 16,087.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,647.42/35,394.04 = 16,087.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,647.42x = 35,394.04 × 16,087.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,647.42x = 569,409,228.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,409,228.22/25,647.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,201.42

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