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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,084.21, 34,639.57 and 16,147.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,084.21, 34,639.57 and 16,147.20 is: 22,298.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,084.21 : 34,639.57 = 16,147.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,084.21/34,639.57 = 16,147.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,084.21x = 34,639.57 × 16,147.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,084.21x = 559,332,065.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,332,065.35/25,084.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,298.18

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