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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,833.12, 35,638.54 and 16,265.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,833.12, 35,638.54 and 16,265.45 is: 22,439.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,833.12 : 35,638.54 = 16,265.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,833.12/35,638.54 = 16,265.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,833.12x = 35,638.54 × 16,265.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,833.12x = 579,676,890.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,676,890.44/25,833.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,439.29

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