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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,688.88, 35,437.52 and 16,751.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,688.88, 35,437.52 and 16,751.36 is: 23,108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,688.88 : 35,437.52 = 16,751.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,688.88/35,437.52 = 16,751.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,688.88x = 35,437.52 × 16,751.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,688.88x = 593,626,655.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,626,655.03/25,688.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,108.31

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