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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,825.80, 35,624.60 and 16,261.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,825.80, 35,624.60 and 16,261.94 is: 22,432.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,825.80 : 35,624.60 = 16,261.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,825.80/35,624.60 = 16,261.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,825.80x = 35,624.60 × 16,261.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,825.80x = 579,324,848.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,324,848.29/25,825.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,432.02

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