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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,882.06, 35,706 and 16,445.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,882.06, 35,706 and 16,445.56 is: 22,687.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,882.06 : 35,706 = 16,445.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,882.06/35,706 = 16,445.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,882.06x = 35,706 × 16,445.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,882.06x = 587,205,165.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 587,205,165.36/25,882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,687.73

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