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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,992.08, 35,874.62 and 16,425.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,992.08, 35,874.62 and 16,425.88 is: 22,671.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,992.08 : 35,874.62 = 16,425.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,992.08/35,874.62 = 16,425.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,992.08x = 35,874.62 × 16,425.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,992.08x = 589,272,203.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,272,203.17/25,992.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,671.22

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