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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,465.70, 35,157.30 and 16,965.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,465.70, 35,157.30 and 16,965.56 is: 23,422.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,465.70 : 35,157.30 = 16,965.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,465.70/35,157.30 = 16,965.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,465.70x = 35,157.30 × 16,965.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,465.70x = 596,463,282.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,463,282.59/25,465.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,422.22

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