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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,144.97, 34,703.57 and 16,776.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,144.97, 34,703.57 and 16,776.05 is: 23,153.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,144.97 : 34,703.57 = 16,776.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,144.97/34,703.57 = 16,776.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,144.97x = 34,703.57 × 16,776.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,144.97x = 582,188,828.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,188,828.38/25,144.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,153.29

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