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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,723.89, 35,488.46 and 16,768.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,723.89, 35,488.46 and 16,768.13 is: 23,133.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,723.89 : 35,488.46 = 16,768.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,723.89/35,488.46 = 16,768.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,723.89x = 35,488.46 × 16,768.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,723.89x = 595,074,975.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,074,975.26/25,723.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,133.16

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