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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,797.48, 35,581.62 and 16,228.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,797.48, 35,581.62 and 16,228.08 is: 22,382.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,797.48 : 35,581.62 = 16,228.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,797.48/35,581.62 = 16,228.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,797.48x = 35,581.62 × 16,228.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,797.48x = 577,421,375.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,421,375.89/25,797.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,382.86

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