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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,661.74, 35,402.96 and 16,705.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,661.74, 35,402.96 and 16,705.97 is: 23,047.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,661.74 : 35,402.96 = 16,705.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,661.74/35,402.96 = 16,705.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,661.74x = 35,402.96 × 16,705.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,661.74x = 591,440,917.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,440,917.94/25,661.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,047.58

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