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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,671.96, 35,415.09 and 16,716.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,671.96, 35,415.09 and 16,716.15 is: 23,060.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,671.96 : 35,415.09 = 16,716.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,671.96/35,415.09 = 16,716.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,671.96x = 35,415.09 × 16,716.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,671.96x = 592,003,956.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,003,956.70/25,671.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,060.33

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