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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,717.68, 35,478.24 and 16,152.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,717.68, 35,478.24 and 16,152.96 is: 22,283.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,717.68 : 35,478.24 = 16,152.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,717.68/35,478.24 = 16,152.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,717.68x = 35,478.24 × 16,152.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,717.68x = 573,078,591.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,078,591.59/25,717.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,283.45

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