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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,696.78, 35,467.49 and 16,728.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,696.78, 35,467.49 and 16,728.67 is: 23,089.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,696.78 : 35,467.49 = 16,728.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,696.78/35,467.49 = 16,728.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,696.78x = 35,467.49 × 16,728.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,696.78x = 593,323,935.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,323,935.94/25,696.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,089.43

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