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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,086.23, 34,642.43 and 16,149.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,086.23, 34,642.43 and 16,149.44 is: 22,301.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,086.23 : 34,642.43 = 16,149.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,086.23/34,642.43 = 16,149.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,086.23x = 34,642.43 × 16,149.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,086.23x = 559,455,590.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,455,590.78/25,086.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,301.31

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