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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,147.97, 34,714.85 and 16,973.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,147.97, 34,714.85 and 16,973.35 is: 23,430.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,147.97 : 34,714.85 = 16,973.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,147.97/34,714.85 = 16,973.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,147.97x = 34,714.85 × 16,973.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,147.97x = 589,227,322.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,227,322.86/25,147.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,430.41

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