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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,253, 52,863.94 and 16,517.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,253, 52,863.94 and 16,517.94 is: 24,769.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,253 : 52,863.94 = 16,517.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,253/52,863.94 = 16,517.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,253x = 52,863.94 × 16,517.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,253x = 873,203,389.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873,203,389.08/35,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,769.62

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