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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,122.76, 34,662.30 and 16,175.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,122.76, 34,662.30 and 16,175.44 is: 22,317.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,122.76 : 34,662.30 = 16,175.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,122.76/34,662.30 = 16,175.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,122.76x = 34,662.30 × 16,175.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,122.76x = 560,677,953.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,677,953.91/25,122.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,317.53

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