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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,961.36, 35,825.81 and 16,406.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,961.36, 35,825.81 and 16,406.34 is: 22,640.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,961.36 : 35,825.81 = 16,406.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,961.36/35,825.81 = 16,406.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,961.36x = 35,825.81 × 16,406.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,961.36x = 587,770,337.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,770,337.60/25,961.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,640.20

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