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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,797.29, 35,607.67 and 16,722.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,797.29, 35,607.67 and 16,722.32 is: 23,081.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,797.29 : 35,607.67 = 16,722.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,797.29/35,607.67 = 16,722.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,797.29x = 35,607.67 × 16,722.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,797.29x = 595,442,632.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,442,632.35/25,797.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,081.60

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