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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,695.53, 35,465.76 and 16,727.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,695.53, 35,465.76 and 16,727.42 is: 23,087.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,695.53 : 35,465.76 = 16,727.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,695.53/35,465.76 = 16,727.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,695.53x = 35,465.76 × 16,727.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,695.53x = 593,250,485.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,250,485.81/25,695.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,087.69

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