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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,662.74, 35,404.34 and 16,706.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,662.74, 35,404.34 and 16,706.97 is: 23,048.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,662.74 : 35,404.34 = 16,706.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,662.74/35,404.34 = 16,706.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,662.74x = 35,404.34 × 16,706.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,662.74x = 591,499,246.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,499,246.25/25,662.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,048.95

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