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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,692.93, 35,472.74 and 16,145.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,692.93, 35,472.74 and 16,145.87 is: 22,291.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,692.93 : 35,472.74 = 16,145.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,692.93/35,472.74 = 16,145.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,692.93x = 35,472.74 × 16,145.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,692.93x = 572,737,990.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 572,737,990.49/25,692.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,291.66

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