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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,755.84, 35,530.52 and 16,207.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,755.84, 35,530.52 and 16,207.56 is: 22,358.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,755.84 : 35,530.52 = 16,207.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,755.84/35,530.52 = 16,207.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,755.84x = 35,530.52 × 16,207.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,755.84x = 575,862,953.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,862,953.69/25,755.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,358.54

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