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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,192.68, 34,729.44 and 16,680.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,192.68, 34,729.44 and 16,680.52 is: 22,994.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,192.68 : 34,729.44 = 16,680.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,192.68/34,729.44 = 16,680.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,192.68x = 34,729.44 × 16,680.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,192.68x = 579,305,118.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,305,118.51/25,192.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,994.98

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