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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,112.76, 34,679.04 and 16,175.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,112.76, 34,679.04 and 16,175.84 is: 22,337.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,112.76 : 34,679.04 = 16,175.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,112.76/34,679.04 = 16,175.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,112.76x = 34,679.04 × 16,175.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,112.76x = 560,962,602.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,962,602.39/25,112.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,337.75

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