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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,607.28, 35,329.32 and 16,667.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,607.28, 35,329.32 and 16,667.04 is: 22,994.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,607.28 : 35,329.32 = 16,667.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,607.28/35,329.32 = 16,667.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,607.28x = 35,329.32 × 16,667.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,607.28x = 588,835,189.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,835,189.61/25,607.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,994.84

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