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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,710.18, 35,483.85 and 16,279.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,710.18, 35,483.85 and 16,279.62 is: 22,468.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,710.18 : 35,483.85 = 16,279.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,710.18/35,483.85 = 16,279.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,710.18x = 35,483.85 × 16,279.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,710.18x = 577,663,594.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,663,594.14/25,710.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,468.28

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