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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,725.53, 35,503.67 and 16,166.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,725.53, 35,503.67 and 16,166.99 is: 22,311.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,725.53 : 35,503.67 = 16,166.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,725.53/35,503.67 = 16,166.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,725.53x = 35,503.67 × 16,166.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,725.53x = 573,987,477.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,987,477.85/25,725.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,311.98

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