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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,212.97, 34,808.37 and 16,726.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,212.97, 34,808.37 and 16,726.60 is: 23,092.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,212.97 : 34,808.37 = 16,726.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,212.97/34,808.37 = 16,726.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,212.97x = 34,808.37 × 16,726.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,212.97x = 582,225,662.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,225,662.43/25,212.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,092.31

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