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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,676.92, 35,421.88 and 16,112.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,676.92, 35,421.88 and 16,112.04 is: 22,226.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,676.92 : 35,421.88 = 16,112.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,676.92/35,421.88 = 16,112.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,676.92x = 35,421.88 × 16,112.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,676.92x = 570,718,749.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,718,749.47/25,676.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,226.92

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