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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,708.18, 35,481.10 and 16,277.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,708.18, 35,481.10 and 16,277.62 is: 22,465.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,708.18 : 35,481.10 = 16,277.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,708.18/35,481.10 = 16,277.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,708.18x = 35,481.10 × 16,277.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,708.18x = 577,547,862.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,547,862.98/25,708.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,465.53

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