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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,494.94, 35,212.44 and 16,983.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,494.94, 35,212.44 and 16,983.04 is: 23,456.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,494.94 : 35,212.44 = 16,983.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,494.94/35,212.44 = 16,983.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,494.94x = 35,212.44 × 16,983.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,494.94x = 598,014,277.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,014,277.02/25,494.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,456.19

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