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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,047.66, 34,553.70 and 16,553.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,047.66, 34,553.70 and 16,553.10 is: 22,835.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,047.66 : 34,553.70 = 16,553.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,047.66/34,553.70 = 16,553.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,047.66x = 34,553.70 × 16,553.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,047.66x = 571,970,851.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,970,851.47/25,047.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,835.30

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