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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,164.68, 34,716.66 and 16,668.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,164.68, 34,716.66 and 16,668.68 is: 22,995.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,164.68 : 34,716.66 = 16,668.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,164.68/34,716.66 = 16,668.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,164.68x = 34,716.66 × 16,668.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,164.68x = 578,680,896.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,680,896.21/25,164.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,995.76

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