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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,152.41, 34,720.92 and 16,977.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,152.41, 34,720.92 and 16,977.59 is: 23,436.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,152.41 : 34,720.92 = 16,977.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,152.41/34,720.92 = 16,977.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,152.41x = 34,720.92 × 16,977.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,152.41x = 589,477,544.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 589,477,544.18/25,152.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,436.23

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