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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,675.68, 35,413.48 and 16,235.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,675.68, 35,413.48 and 16,235.13 is: 22,392.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,675.68 : 35,413.48 = 16,235.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,675.68/35,413.48 = 16,235.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,675.68x = 35,413.48 × 16,235.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,675.68x = 574,942,451.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,942,451.55/25,675.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,392.49

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