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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,718.31, 35,488.94 and 16,286.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,718.31, 35,488.94 and 16,286.67 is: 22,474.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,718.31 : 35,488.94 = 16,286.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,718.31/35,488.94 = 16,286.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,718.31x = 35,488.94 × 16,286.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,718.31x = 577,996,573.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 577,996,573.00/25,718.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,474.13

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