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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,498.92, 35,177.19 and 16,992.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,498.92, 35,177.19 and 16,992.75 is: 23,442.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,498.92 : 35,177.19 = 16,992.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,498.92/35,177.19 = 16,992.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,498.92x = 35,177.19 × 16,992.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,498.92x = 597,757,195.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 597,757,195.37/25,498.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,442.45

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