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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,176.61, 34,745.42 and 16,664.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,176.61, 34,745.42 and 16,664.07 is: 22,997.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,176.61 : 34,745.42 = 16,664.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,176.61/34,745.42 = 16,664.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,176.61x = 34,745.42 × 16,664.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,176.61x = 578,999,937.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 578,999,937.33/25,176.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,997.53

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