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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,947.27, 35,806.39 and 16,392.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,947.27, 35,806.39 and 16,392.25 is: 22,620.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,947.27 : 35,806.39 = 16,392.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,947.27/35,806.39 = 16,392.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,947.27x = 35,806.39 × 16,392.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,947.27x = 586,947,196.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 586,947,196.72/25,947.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,620.77

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