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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,411.37, 35,079.95 and 16,927.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,411.37, 35,079.95 and 16,927.79 is: 23,368.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,411.37 : 35,079.95 = 16,927.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,411.37/35,079.95 = 16,927.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,411.37x = 35,079.95 × 16,927.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,411.37x = 593,825,893.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 593,825,893.73/25,411.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,368.52

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