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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,713.64, 35,476.95 and 16,757.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,713.64, 35,476.95 and 16,757.88 is: 23,120.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,713.64 : 35,476.95 = 16,757.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,713.64/35,476.95 = 16,757.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,713.64x = 35,476.95 × 16,757.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,713.64x = 594,518,470.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,518,470.87/25,713.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,120.74

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