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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,488.93, 35,204.17 and 16,977.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,488.93, 35,204.17 and 16,977.04 is: 23,447.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,488.93 : 35,204.17 = 16,977.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,488.93/35,204.17 = 16,977.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,488.93x = 35,204.17 × 16,977.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,488.93x = 597,662,701.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,662,701.66/25,488.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,447.93

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