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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,647.79, 35,393.31 and 16,678.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,647.79, 35,393.31 and 16,678.36 is: 23,015.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,647.79 : 35,393.31 = 16,678.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,647.79/35,393.31 = 16,678.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,647.79x = 35,393.31 × 16,678.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,647.79x = 590,302,365.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,302,365.77/25,647.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,015.72

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