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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,879.60, 35,703.48 and 16,316.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,879.60, 35,703.48 and 16,316.34 is: 22,510.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,879.60 : 35,703.48 = 16,316.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,879.60/35,703.48 = 16,316.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,879.60x = 35,703.48 × 16,316.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,879.60x = 582,550,118.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,550,118.86/25,879.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,510.01

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