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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,757.97, 35,556.93 and 16,813.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,757.97, 35,556.93 and 16,813.14 is: 23,209.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,757.97 : 35,556.93 = 16,813.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,757.97/35,556.93 = 16,813.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,757.97x = 35,556.93 × 16,813.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,757.97x = 597,823,642.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,823,642.06/25,757.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,209.27

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