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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,158, 34,747.20 and 16,759.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,158, 34,747.20 and 16,759.92 is: 23,148.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,158 : 34,747.20 = 16,759.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,158/34,747.20 = 16,759.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,158x = 34,747.20 × 16,759.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,158x = 582,360,292.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,360,292.22/25,158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,148.12

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