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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,878.23, 35,706.26 and 16,460.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,878.23, 35,706.26 and 16,460.63 is: 22,712.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,878.23 : 35,706.26 = 16,460.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,878.23/35,706.26 = 16,460.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,878.23x = 35,706.26 × 16,460.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,878.23x = 587,747,452.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,747,452.24/25,878.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,712.04

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