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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,764.64, 35,548.80 and 16,329.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,764.64, 35,548.80 and 16,329.76 is: 22,531.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,764.64 : 35,548.80 = 16,329.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,764.64/35,548.80 = 16,329.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,764.64x = 35,548.80 × 16,329.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,764.64x = 580,503,372.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,503,372.29/25,764.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,531.01

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