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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,973.28, 35,814.96 and 16,529.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,973.28, 35,814.96 and 16,529.76 is: 22,793.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,973.28 : 35,814.96 = 16,529.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,973.28/35,814.96 = 16,529.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,973.28x = 35,814.96 × 16,529.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,973.28x = 592,012,693.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,012,693.21/25,973.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,793.14

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