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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,049.22, 34,591.34 and 16,112.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,049.22, 34,591.34 and 16,112.24 is: 22,249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,049.22 : 34,591.34 = 16,112.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,049.22/34,591.34 = 16,112.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,049.22x = 34,591.34 × 16,112.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,049.22x = 557,343,972.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,343,972.00/25,049.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,249.95

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