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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,942.47, 35,767.85 and 16,975.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,942.47, 35,767.85 and 16,975.77 is: 23,405.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,942.47 : 35,767.85 = 16,975.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,942.47/35,767.85 = 16,975.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,942.47x = 35,767.85 × 16,975.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,942.47x = 607,186,794.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,186,794.99/25,942.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,405.13

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