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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.49, 35,882.07 and 16,431.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.49, 35,882.07 and 16,431.27 is: 22,678.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.49 : 35,882.07 = 16,431.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.49/35,882.07 = 16,431.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.49x = 35,882.07 × 16,431.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.49x = 589,587,980.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,587,980.33/25,997.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,678.65

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