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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,674.68, 35,412.10 and 16,234.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,674.68, 35,412.10 and 16,234.13 is: 22,391.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,674.68 : 35,412.10 = 16,234.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,674.68/35,412.10 = 16,234.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,674.68x = 35,412.10 × 16,234.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,674.68x = 574,884,417.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,884,417.33/25,674.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,391.11

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