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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,674.70, 35,420.17 and 16,108.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,674.70, 35,420.17 and 16,108.05 is: 22,222.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,674.70 : 35,420.17 = 16,108.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,674.70/35,420.17 = 16,108.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,674.70x = 35,420.17 × 16,108.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,674.70x = 570,550,010.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,550,010.27/25,674.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,222.27

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