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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,805.03, 35,577.96 and 16,714.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,805.03, 35,577.96 and 16,714.35 is: 23,044.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,805.03 : 35,577.96 = 16,714.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,805.03/35,577.96 = 16,714.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,805.03x = 35,577.96 × 16,714.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,805.03x = 594,662,475.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,662,475.73/25,805.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,044.44

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