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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,127.22, 34,668.48 and 16,179.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,127.22, 34,668.48 and 16,179.90 is: 22,323.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,127.22 : 34,668.48 = 16,179.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,127.22/34,668.48 = 16,179.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,127.22x = 34,668.48 × 16,179.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,127.22x = 560,932,539.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,932,539.55/25,127.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,323.70

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