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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,916.69, 35,769.92 and 16,230.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,916.69, 35,769.92 and 16,230.64 is: 22,401.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,916.69 : 35,769.92 = 16,230.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,916.69/35,769.92 = 16,230.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,916.69x = 35,769.92 × 16,230.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,916.69x = 580,568,694.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,568,694.35/25,916.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,401.34

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