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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,376.68, 35,026.38 and 16,893.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,376.68, 35,026.38 and 16,893.04 is: 23,316.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,376.68 : 35,026.38 = 16,893.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,376.68/35,026.38 = 16,893.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,376.68x = 35,026.38 × 16,893.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,376.68x = 591,702,038.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,702,038.40/25,376.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,316.76

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