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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,950.96, 35,799.87 and 16,994.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,950.96, 35,799.87 and 16,994.52 is: 23,444.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,950.96 : 35,799.87 = 16,994.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,950.96/35,799.87 = 16,994.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,950.96x = 35,799.87 × 16,994.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,950.96x = 608,401,606.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,401,606.71/25,950.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,444.28

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