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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,789.66, 35,607.06 and 16,113.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,789.66, 35,607.06 and 16,113.87 is: 22,247.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,789.66 : 35,607.06 = 16,113.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,789.66/35,607.06 = 16,113.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,789.66x = 35,607.06 × 16,113.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,789.66x = 573,767,535.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,767,535.92/25,789.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,247.97

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