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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,676.68, 35,414.86 and 16,236.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,676.68, 35,414.86 and 16,236.13 is: 22,393.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,676.68 : 35,414.86 = 16,236.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,676.68/35,414.86 = 16,236.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,676.68x = 35,414.86 × 16,236.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,676.68x = 575,000,270.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 575,000,270.89/25,676.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,393.87

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