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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,712.24, 35,477.13 and 16,275.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,712.24, 35,477.13 and 16,275.32 is: 22,456.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,712.24 : 35,477.13 = 16,275.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,712.24/35,477.13 = 16,275.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,712.24x = 35,477.13 × 16,275.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,712.24x = 577,401,643.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,401,643.43/25,712.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,456.29

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