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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,492.93, 35,209.68 and 16,981.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,492.93, 35,209.68 and 16,981.03 is: 23,453.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,492.93 : 35,209.68 = 16,981.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,492.93/35,209.68 = 16,981.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,492.93x = 35,209.68 × 16,981.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,492.93x = 597,896,632.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,896,632.37/25,492.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,453.43

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