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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,711.52, 35,471.43 and 16,755.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,711.52, 35,471.43 and 16,755.76 is: 23,116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,711.52 : 35,471.43 = 16,755.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,711.52/35,471.43 = 16,755.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,711.52x = 35,471.43 × 16,755.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,711.52x = 594,350,767.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,350,767.94/25,711.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,116.13

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