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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,063.66, 34,572.21 and 16,122.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,063.66, 34,572.21 and 16,122.82 is: 22,239.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,063.66 : 34,572.21 = 16,122.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,063.66/34,572.21 = 16,122.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,063.66x = 34,572.21 × 16,122.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,063.66x = 557,401,518.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,401,518.83/25,063.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,239.43

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