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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,445.62, 35,102.87 and 16,951.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,445.62, 35,102.87 and 16,951.69 is: 23,385.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,445.62 : 35,102.87 = 16,951.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,445.62/35,102.87 = 16,951.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,445.62x = 35,102.87 × 16,951.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,445.62x = 595,052,885.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 595,052,885.59/25,445.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,385.28

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