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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,086.61, 34,589.59 and 16,134.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,086.61, 34,589.59 and 16,134.49 is: 22,246.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,086.61 : 34,589.59 = 16,134.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,086.61/34,589.59 = 16,134.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,086.61x = 34,589.59 × 16,134.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,086.61x = 558,085,393.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,085,393.96/25,086.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,246.35

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