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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 35,617.02, 53,451.78 and 16,897.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 35,617.02, 53,451.78 and 16,897.11 is: 25,358.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    35,617.02 : 53,451.78 = 16,897.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    35,617.02/53,451.78 = 16,897.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    35,617.02x = 53,451.78 × 16,897.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    35,617.02x = 903,180,606.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903,180,606.36/35,617.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,358.12

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