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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,795.61, 35,582.85 and 16,220.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,795.61, 35,582.85 and 16,220.33 is: 22,374.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,795.61 : 35,582.85 = 16,220.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,795.61/35,582.85 = 16,220.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,795.61x = 35,582.85 × 16,220.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,795.61x = 577,165,770.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,165,770.64/25,795.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,374.58

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