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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,066.62, 34,629.38 and 16,473.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,066.62, 34,629.38 and 16,473.12 is: 22,757.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,066.62 : 34,629.38 = 16,473.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,066.62/34,629.38 = 16,473.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,066.62x = 34,629.38 × 16,473.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,066.62x = 570,453,932.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,453,932.27/25,066.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,757.51

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