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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,193.77, 34,769.10 and 16,681.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,193.77, 34,769.10 and 16,681.17 is: 23,021.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,193.77 : 34,769.10 = 16,681.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,193.77/34,769.10 = 16,681.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,193.77x = 34,769.10 × 16,681.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,193.77x = 579,989,267.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,989,267.85/25,193.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,021.14

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