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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,084.05, 34,639.40 and 16,147.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,084.05, 34,639.40 and 16,147.06 is: 22,298.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,084.05 : 34,639.40 = 16,147.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,084.05/34,639.40 = 16,147.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,084.05x = 34,639.40 × 16,147.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,084.05x = 559,324,423.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,324,423.93/25,084.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,298.01

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