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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,096.84, 34,657.07 and 16,159.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,096.84, 34,657.07 and 16,159.91 is: 22,315.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,096.84 : 34,657.07 = 16,159.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,096.84/34,657.07 = 16,159.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,096.84x = 34,657.07 × 16,159.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,096.84x = 560,054,877.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,054,877.98/25,096.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,315.76

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