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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,350.60, 34,996.02 and 16,866.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,350.60, 34,996.02 and 16,866.84 is: 23,284.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,350.60 : 34,996.02 = 16,866.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,350.60/34,996.02 = 16,866.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,350.60x = 34,996.02 × 16,866.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,350.60x = 590,272,269.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,272,269.98/25,350.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,284.35

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