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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,795.16, 35,591.10 and 16,360.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,795.16, 35,591.10 and 16,360.28 is: 22,573.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,795.16 : 35,591.10 = 16,360.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,795.16/35,591.10 = 16,360.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,795.16x = 35,591.10 × 16,360.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,795.16x = 582,280,361.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,280,361.51/25,795.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,573.24

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