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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,802.21, 35,591.92 and 16,226.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,802.21, 35,591.92 and 16,226.89 is: 22,383.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,802.21 : 35,591.92 = 16,226.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,802.21/35,591.92 = 16,226.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,802.21x = 35,591.92 × 16,226.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,802.21x = 577,546,170.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,546,170.73/25,802.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,383.59

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