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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,669.92, 35,412.32 and 16,714.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,669.92, 35,412.32 and 16,714.16 is: 23,057.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,669.92 : 35,412.32 = 16,714.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,669.92/35,412.32 = 16,714.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,669.92x = 35,412.32 × 16,714.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,669.92x = 591,887,182.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,887,182.45/25,669.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,057.62

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