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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,177.54, 34,768.38 and 16,240.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,177.54, 34,768.38 and 16,240.54 is: 22,427.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,177.54 : 34,768.38 = 16,240.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,177.54/34,768.38 = 16,240.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,177.54x = 34,768.38 × 16,240.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,177.54x = 564,657,266.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,657,266.13/25,177.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,427.02

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