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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,942.14, 35,790.93 and 16,994.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,942.14, 35,790.93 and 16,994.61 is: 23,446.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,942.14 : 35,790.93 = 16,994.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,942.14/35,790.93 = 16,994.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,942.14x = 35,790.93 × 16,994.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,942.14x = 608,252,896.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,252,896.89/25,942.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,446.52

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