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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,066.73, 34,596.96 and 16,569.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,066.73, 34,596.96 and 16,569.29 is: 22,868.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,066.73 : 34,596.96 = 16,569.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,066.73/34,596.96 = 16,569.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,066.73x = 34,596.96 × 16,569.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,066.73x = 573,247,087.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,247,087.72/25,066.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,868.84

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