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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,694.78, 35,464.73 and 16,726.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,694.78, 35,464.73 and 16,726.67 is: 23,086.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,694.78 : 35,464.73 = 16,726.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,694.78/35,464.73 = 16,726.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,694.78x = 35,464.73 × 16,726.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,694.78x = 593,206,574.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,206,574.39/25,694.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,086.65

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