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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,206.79, 34,781.82 and 16,695.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,206.79, 34,781.82 and 16,695.71 is: 23,037.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,206.79 : 34,781.82 = 16,695.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,206.79/34,781.82 = 16,695.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,206.79x = 34,781.82 × 16,695.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,206.79x = 580,707,308.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 580,707,308.69/25,206.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,037.74

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