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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,775.48, 35,557.26 and 16,329.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,775.48, 35,557.26 and 16,329.08 is: 22,525.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,775.48 : 35,557.26 = 16,329.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,775.48/35,557.26 = 16,329.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,775.48x = 35,557.26 × 16,329.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,775.48x = 580,617,343.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,617,343.12/25,775.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,525.96

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