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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,649.48, 35,396.87 and 16,089.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,649.48, 35,396.87 and 16,089.77 is: 22,204.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,649.48 : 35,396.87 = 16,089.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,649.48/35,396.87 = 16,089.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,649.48x = 35,396.87 × 16,089.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,649.48x = 569,527,505.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,527,505.06/25,649.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,204.25

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