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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,832.72, 35,663.49 and 16,284.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,832.72, 35,663.49 and 16,284.85 is: 22,482.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,832.72 : 35,663.49 = 16,284.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,832.72/35,663.49 = 16,284.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,832.72x = 35,663.49 × 16,284.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,832.72x = 580,774,495.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,774,495.97/25,832.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,482.12

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