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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,157.96, 34,725.26 and 16,774.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,157.96, 34,725.26 and 16,774.46 is: 23,153.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,157.96 : 34,725.26 = 16,774.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,157.96/34,725.26 = 16,774.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,157.96x = 34,725.26 × 16,774.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,157.96x = 582,497,483.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,497,483.39/25,157.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,153.61

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