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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,773.48, 35,554.50 and 16,327.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,773.48, 35,554.50 and 16,327.08 is: 22,523.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,773.48 : 35,554.50 = 16,327.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,773.48/35,554.50 = 16,327.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,773.48x = 35,554.50 × 16,327.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,773.48x = 580,501,165.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,501,165.86/25,773.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,523.20

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