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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,562, 35,286.12 and 16,947.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,562, 35,286.12 and 16,947.92 is: 23,395.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,562 : 35,286.12 = 16,947.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,562/35,286.12 = 16,947.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,562x = 35,286.12 × 16,947.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,562x = 598,026,338.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 598,026,338.87/25,562
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,395.13

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