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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,357.10, 35,005.06 and 16,873.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,357.10, 35,005.06 and 16,873.38 is: 23,293.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,357.10 : 35,005.06 = 16,873.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,357.10/35,005.06 = 16,873.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,357.10x = 35,005.06 × 16,873.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,357.10x = 590,653,679.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,653,679.30/25,357.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,293.42

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