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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,982.10, 35,854.43 and 16,427.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,982.10, 35,854.43 and 16,427.13 is: 22,668.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,982.10 : 35,854.43 = 16,427.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,982.10/35,854.43 = 16,427.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,982.10x = 35,854.43 × 16,427.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,982.10x = 588,985,300.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,985,300.55/25,982.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,668.89

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