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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,876.20, 35,708.67 and 16,314.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,876.20, 35,708.67 and 16,314.15 is: 22,513.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,876.20 : 35,708.67 = 16,314.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,876.20/35,708.67 = 16,314.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,876.20x = 35,708.67 × 16,314.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,876.20x = 582,556,598.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,556,598.68/25,876.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,513.22

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