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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,713.88, 35,484.03 and 16,163.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,713.88, 35,484.03 and 16,163.57 is: 22,305.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,713.88 : 35,484.03 = 16,163.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,713.88/35,484.03 = 16,163.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,713.88x = 35,484.03 × 16,163.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,713.88x = 573,548,691.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,548,691.50/25,713.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,305.03

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