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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,966.20, 35,832.50 and 16,411.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,966.20, 35,832.50 and 16,411.21 is: 22,646.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,966.20 : 35,832.50 = 16,411.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,966.20/35,832.50 = 16,411.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,966.20x = 35,832.50 × 16,411.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,966.20x = 588,054,682.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,054,682.33/25,966.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,646.93

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