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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,151.76, 34,703.08 and 16,762.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,151.76, 34,703.08 and 16,762.64 is: 23,128.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,151.76 : 34,703.08 = 16,762.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,151.76/34,703.08 = 16,762.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,151.76x = 34,703.08 × 16,762.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,151.76x = 581,715,236.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 581,715,236.93/25,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,128.21

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