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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,997.14, 35,876.28 and 16,565.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,997.14, 35,876.28 and 16,565.50 is: 22,860.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,997.14 : 35,876.28 = 16,565.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,997.14/35,876.28 = 16,565.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,997.14x = 35,876.28 × 16,565.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,997.14x = 594,308,516.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 594,308,516.34/25,997.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,860.53

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