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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,968.64, 35,819.52 and 16,015.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,968.64, 35,819.52 and 16,015.36 is: 22,090.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,968.64 : 35,819.52 = 16,015.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,968.64/35,819.52 = 16,015.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,968.64x = 35,819.52 × 16,015.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,968.64x = 573,662,507.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,662,507.83/25,968.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,090.59

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