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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,809.51, 35,622.81 and 16,376.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,809.51, 35,622.81 and 16,376.25 is: 22,602.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,809.51 : 35,622.81 = 16,376.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,809.51/35,622.81 = 16,376.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,809.51x = 35,622.81 × 16,376.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,809.51x = 583,368,042.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,368,042.26/25,809.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,602.83

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