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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,876.26, 35,720.46 and 16,324.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,876.26, 35,720.46 and 16,324.74 is: 22,535.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,876.26 : 35,720.46 = 16,324.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,876.26/35,720.46 = 16,324.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,876.26x = 35,720.46 × 16,324.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,876.26x = 583,127,222.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 583,127,222.18/25,876.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,535.22

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