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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,712.74, 35,477.82 and 16,275.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,712.74, 35,477.82 and 16,275.82 is: 22,456.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,712.74 : 35,477.82 = 16,275.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,712.74/35,477.82 = 16,275.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,712.74x = 35,477.82 × 16,275.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,712.74x = 577,430,612.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,430,612.31/25,712.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,456.98

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