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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,335.57, 34,967.91 and 16,706.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,335.57, 34,967.91 and 16,706.58 is: 23,058.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,335.57 : 34,967.91 = 16,706.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,335.57/34,967.91 = 16,706.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,335.57x = 34,967.91 × 16,706.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,335.57x = 584,194,185.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,194,185.85/25,335.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,058.26

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