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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,466.70, 35,158.68 and 16,966.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,466.70, 35,158.68 and 16,966.56 is: 23,423.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,466.70 : 35,158.68 = 16,966.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,466.70/35,158.68 = 16,966.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,466.70x = 35,158.68 × 16,966.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,466.70x = 596,521,853.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 596,521,853.74/25,466.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,423.60

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