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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,098.81, 34,632.65 and 16,158.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,098.81, 34,632.65 and 16,158.42 is: 22,296.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,098.81 : 34,632.65 = 16,158.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,098.81/34,632.65 = 16,158.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,098.81x = 34,632.65 × 16,158.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,098.81x = 559,608,823.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,608,823.62/25,098.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,296.23

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