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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,825.29, 35,644.67 and 16,392.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,825.29, 35,644.67 and 16,392.09 is: 22,624.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,825.29 : 35,644.67 = 16,392.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,825.29/35,644.67 = 16,392.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,825.29x = 35,644.67 × 16,392.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,825.29x = 584,290,556.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,290,556.70/25,825.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,624.74

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