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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,697.79, 35,468.87 and 16,729.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,697.79, 35,468.87 and 16,729.67 is: 23,090.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,697.79 : 35,468.87 = 16,729.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,697.79/35,468.87 = 16,729.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,697.79x = 35,468.87 × 16,729.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,697.79x = 593,382,229.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,382,229.38/25,697.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,090.79

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