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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,797.65, 35,585.64 and 16,222.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,797.65, 35,585.64 and 16,222.35 is: 22,377.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,797.65 : 35,585.64 = 16,222.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,797.65/35,585.64 = 16,222.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,797.65x = 35,585.64 × 16,222.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,797.65x = 577,282,751.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,282,751.54/25,797.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,377.34

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