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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,682.88, 35,429.24 and 16,745.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,682.88, 35,429.24 and 16,745.36 is: 23,100.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,682.88 : 35,429.24 = 16,745.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,682.88/35,429.24 = 16,745.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,682.88x = 35,429.24 × 16,745.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,682.88x = 593,275,378.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,275,378.33/25,682.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,100.03

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