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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,384.15, 35,030.94 and 16,871.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,384.15, 35,030.94 and 16,871.44 is: 23,283.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,384.15 : 35,030.94 = 16,871.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,384.15/35,030.94 = 16,871.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,384.15x = 35,030.94 × 16,871.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,384.15x = 591,022,402.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,022,402.35/25,384.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,283.13

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