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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,751.34, 35,524.30 and 16,203.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,751.34, 35,524.30 and 16,203.06 is: 22,352.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,751.34 : 35,524.30 = 16,203.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,751.34/35,524.30 = 16,203.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,751.34x = 35,524.30 × 16,203.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,751.34x = 575,602,364.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,602,364.36/25,751.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,352.33

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