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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,392.78, 35,033.88 and 16,447.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,392.78, 35,033.88 and 16,447.14 is: 22,691.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,392.78 : 35,033.88 = 16,447.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,392.78/35,033.88 = 16,447.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,392.78x = 35,033.88 × 16,447.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,392.78x = 576,207,129.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 576,207,129.10/25,392.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,691.77

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