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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,677.62, 35,434.01 and 16,122.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,677.62, 35,434.01 and 16,122.46 is: 22,248.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,677.62 : 35,434.01 = 16,122.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,677.62/35,434.01 = 16,122.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,677.62x = 35,434.01 × 16,122.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,677.62x = 571,283,336.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,283,336.34/25,677.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,248.29

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