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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,493.43, 35,210.37 and 16,981.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,493.43, 35,210.37 and 16,981.53 is: 23,454.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,493.43 : 35,210.37 = 16,981.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,493.43/35,210.37 = 16,981.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,493.43x = 35,210.37 × 16,981.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,493.43x = 597,925,954.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,925,954.47/25,493.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,454.12

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