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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,950.67, 35,817.75 and 16,992.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,950.67, 35,817.75 and 16,992.97 is: 23,454.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,950.67 : 35,817.75 = 16,992.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,950.67/35,817.75 = 16,992.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,950.67x = 35,817.75 × 16,992.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,950.67x = 608,649,861.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,649,861.67/25,950.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,454.11

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