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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,725.08, 35,490.16 and 16,769.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,725.08, 35,490.16 and 16,769.44 is: 23,135.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,725.08 : 35,490.16 = 16,769.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,725.08/35,490.16 = 16,769.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,725.08x = 35,490.16 × 16,769.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,725.08x = 595,150,108.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,150,108.71/25,725.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,135.01

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