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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,391.61, 35,052.39 and 16,907.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,391.61, 35,052.39 and 16,907.85 is: 23,340.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,391.61 : 35,052.39 = 16,907.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,391.61/35,052.39 = 16,907.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,391.61x = 35,052.39 × 16,907.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,391.61x = 592,660,552.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,660,552.26/25,391.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,340.80

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