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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,674.94, 35,430.33 and 16,119.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,674.94, 35,430.33 and 16,119.82 is: 22,244.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,674.94 : 35,430.33 = 16,119.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,674.94/35,430.33 = 16,119.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,674.94x = 35,430.33 × 16,119.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,674.94x = 571,130,542.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,130,542.14/25,674.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,244.67

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