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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,191.59, 34,778.80 and 16,705.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,191.59, 34,778.80 and 16,705.25 is: 23,062.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,191.59 : 34,778.80 = 16,705.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,191.59/34,778.80 = 16,705.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,191.59x = 34,778.80 × 16,705.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,191.59x = 580,988,333.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,988,333.04/25,191.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,062.79

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