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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,875.48, 35,702.46 and 16,457.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,875.48, 35,702.46 and 16,457.88 is: 22,708.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,875.48 : 35,702.46 = 16,457.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,875.48/35,702.46 = 16,457.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,875.48x = 35,702.46 × 16,457.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,875.48x = 587,586,802.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,586,802.38/25,875.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,708.25

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