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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,794.13, 35,580.77 and 16,218.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,794.13, 35,580.77 and 16,218.84 is: 22,372.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,794.13 : 35,580.77 = 16,218.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,794.13/35,580.77 = 16,218.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,794.13x = 35,580.77 × 16,218.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,794.13x = 577,078,819.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,078,819.95/25,794.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,372.49

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