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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,768.64, 35,554.32 and 16,333.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,768.64, 35,554.32 and 16,333.76 is: 22,536.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,768.64 : 35,554.32 = 16,333.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,768.64/35,554.32 = 16,333.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,768.64x = 35,554.32 × 16,333.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,768.64x = 580,735,729.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,735,729.84/25,768.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,536.53

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