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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,811.51, 35,607.60 and 16,363.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,811.51, 35,607.60 and 16,363.67 is: 22,574.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,811.51 : 35,607.60 = 16,363.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,811.51/35,607.60 = 16,363.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,811.51x = 35,607.60 × 16,363.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,811.51x = 582,670,837.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,670,837.85/25,811.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,574.07

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