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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,991.23, 35,873.45 and 16,425.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,991.23, 35,873.45 and 16,425.02 is: 22,670.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,991.23 : 35,873.45 = 16,425.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,991.23/35,873.45 = 16,425.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,991.23x = 35,873.45 × 16,425.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,991.23x = 589,222,051.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,222,051.59/25,991.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,670.04

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