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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,764.78, 35,555.75 and 16,807.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,764.78, 35,555.75 and 16,807.14 is: 23,194.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,764.78 : 35,555.75 = 16,807.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,764.78/35,555.75 = 16,807.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,764.78x = 35,555.75 × 16,807.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,764.78x = 597,590,468.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,590,468.06/25,764.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,194.08

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