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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,722.74, 35,491.56 and 16,285.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,722.74, 35,491.56 and 16,285.88 is: 22,470.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,722.74 : 35,491.56 = 16,285.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,722.74/35,491.56 = 16,285.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,722.74x = 35,491.56 × 16,285.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,722.74x = 578,011,287.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,011,287.17/25,722.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,470.83

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