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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,724.53, 35,502.29 and 16,165.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,724.53, 35,502.29 and 16,165.99 is: 22,310.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,724.53 : 35,502.29 = 16,165.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,724.53/35,502.29 = 16,165.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,724.53x = 35,502.29 × 16,165.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,724.53x = 573,929,584.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,929,584.29/25,724.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,310.60

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