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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,735.63, 35,510.13 and 16,169.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,735.63, 35,510.13 and 16,169.98 is: 22,311.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,735.63 : 35,510.13 = 16,169.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,735.63/35,510.13 = 16,169.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,735.63x = 35,510.13 × 16,169.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,735.63x = 574,198,018.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,198,018.54/25,735.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,311.40

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