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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,794.74, 35,614.11 and 16,118.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,794.74, 35,614.11 and 16,118.89 is: 22,254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,794.74 : 35,614.11 = 16,118.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,794.74/35,614.11 = 16,118.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,794.74x = 35,614.11 × 16,118.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,794.74x = 574,059,743.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,059,743.47/25,794.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,254.91

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