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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,708.02, 35,466.60 and 16,752.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,708.02, 35,466.60 and 16,752.25 is: 23,111.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,708.02 : 35,466.60 = 16,752.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,708.02/35,466.60 = 16,752.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,708.02x = 35,466.60 × 16,752.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,708.02x = 594,145,349.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,145,349.85/25,708.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,111.28

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