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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,822.78, 35,622.26 and 16,875.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,822.78, 35,622.26 and 16,875.52 is: 23,279.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,822.78 : 35,622.26 = 16,875.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,822.78/35,622.26 = 16,875.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,822.78x = 35,622.26 × 16,875.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,822.78x = 601,144,161.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 601,144,161.08/25,822.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,279.61

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