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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,752.09, 35,525.34 and 16,203.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,752.09, 35,525.34 and 16,203.81 is: 22,353.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,752.09 : 35,525.34 = 16,203.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,752.09/35,525.34 = 16,203.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,752.09x = 35,525.34 × 16,203.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,752.09x = 575,645,859.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,645,859.55/25,752.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,353.36

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