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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,392.61, 35,053.77 and 16,908.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,392.61, 35,053.77 and 16,908.85 is: 23,342.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,392.61 : 35,053.77 = 16,908.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,392.61/35,053.77 = 16,908.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,392.61x = 35,053.77 × 16,908.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,392.61x = 592,718,938.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 592,718,938.86/25,392.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,342.18

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