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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,785.24, 35,570.94 and 16,236.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,785.24, 35,570.94 and 16,236.60 is: 22,398.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,785.24 : 35,570.94 = 16,236.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,785.24/35,570.94 = 16,236.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,785.24x = 35,570.94 × 16,236.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,785.24x = 577,551,124.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,551,124.40/25,785.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,398.52

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