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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,141.16, 52,718.14 and 16,673

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,141.16, 52,718.14 and 16,673 is: 25,012.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,141.16 : 52,718.14 = 16,673 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,141.16/52,718.14 = 16,673/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,141.16x = 52,718.14 × 16,673
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,141.16x = 878,969,548.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878,969,548.22/35,141.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,012.54

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