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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,727.58, 35,493.61 and 16,771.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,727.58, 35,493.61 and 16,771.94 is: 23,138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,727.58 : 35,493.61 = 16,771.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,727.58/35,493.61 = 16,771.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,727.58x = 35,493.61 × 16,771.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,727.58x = 595,296,697.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,296,697.30/25,727.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,138.46

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