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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,010.17, 34,458.62 and 16,497.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,010.17, 34,458.62 and 16,497.27 is: 22,729.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,010.17 : 34,458.62 = 16,497.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,010.17/34,458.62 = 16,497.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,010.17x = 34,458.62 × 16,497.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,010.17x = 568,473,075.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,473,075.48/25,010.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,729.68

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