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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,358.87, 35,007.46 and 16,875.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,358.87, 35,007.46 and 16,875.14 is: 23,295.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,358.87 : 35,007.46 = 16,875.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,358.87/35,007.46 = 16,875.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,358.87x = 35,007.46 × 16,875.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,358.87x = 590,755,571.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 590,755,571.32/25,358.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,295.81

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