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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,875.95, 35,708.33 and 16,313.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,875.95, 35,708.33 and 16,313.90 is: 22,512.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,875.95 : 35,708.33 = 16,313.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,875.95/35,708.33 = 16,313.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,875.95x = 35,708.33 × 16,313.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,875.95x = 582,542,043.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,542,043.22/25,875.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,512.88

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