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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,712.52, 35,472.82 and 16,756.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,712.52, 35,472.82 and 16,756.75 is: 23,117.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,712.52 : 35,472.82 = 16,756.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,712.52/35,472.82 = 16,756.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,712.52x = 35,472.82 × 16,756.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,712.52x = 594,409,176.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,409,176.54/25,712.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,117.50

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