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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,956.39, 35,827.74 and 16,271.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,956.39, 35,827.74 and 16,271.09 is: 22,459.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,956.39 : 35,827.74 = 16,271.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,956.39/35,827.74 = 16,271.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,956.39x = 35,827.74 × 16,271.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,956.39x = 582,956,202.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,956,202.90/25,956.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,459.06

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