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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,714.28, 35,501.19 and 16,777.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,714.28, 35,501.19 and 16,777.28 is: 23,162.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,714.28 : 35,501.19 = 16,777.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,714.28/35,501.19 = 16,777.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,714.28x = 35,501.19 × 16,777.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,714.28x = 595,613,404.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,613,404.96/25,714.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,162.75

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