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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,217.64, 34,815.78 and 16,727.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,217.64, 34,815.78 and 16,727.16 is: 23,093.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,217.64 : 34,815.78 = 16,727.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,217.64/34,815.78 = 16,727.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,217.64x = 34,815.78 × 16,727.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,217.64x = 582,369,122.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 582,369,122.58/25,217.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,093.72

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