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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,388.37, 35,023.86 and 16,894.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,388.37, 35,023.86 and 16,894.44 is: 23,306.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,388.37 : 35,023.86 = 16,894.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,388.37/35,023.86 = 16,894.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,388.37x = 35,023.86 × 16,894.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,388.37x = 591,708,501.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,708,501.34/25,388.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,306.28

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