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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,676.39, 35,431.83 and 16,125.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,676.39, 35,431.83 and 16,125.89 is: 22,252.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,676.39 : 35,431.83 = 16,125.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,676.39/35,431.83 = 16,125.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,676.39x = 35,431.83 × 16,125.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,676.39x = 571,369,615.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,369,615.92/25,676.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,252.72

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