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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,991.48, 35,873.79 and 16,425.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,991.48, 35,873.79 and 16,425.27 is: 22,670.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,991.48 : 35,873.79 = 16,425.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,991.48/35,873.79 = 16,425.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,991.48x = 35,873.79 × 16,425.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,991.48x = 589,236,686.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,236,686.67/25,991.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,670.38

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