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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,658.48, 35,407.71 and 16,103.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,658.48, 35,407.71 and 16,103.48 is: 22,222.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,658.48 : 35,407.71 = 16,103.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,658.48/35,407.71 = 16,103.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,658.48x = 35,407.71 × 16,103.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,658.48x = 570,187,172.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,187,172.79/25,658.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,222.18

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