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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,674.30, 35,411.58 and 16,233.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,674.30, 35,411.58 and 16,233.75 is: 22,390.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,674.30 : 35,411.58 = 16,233.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,674.30/35,411.58 = 16,233.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,674.30x = 35,411.58 × 16,233.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,674.30x = 574,862,736.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,862,736.83/25,674.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,390.59

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