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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,099.41, 34,660.62 and 16,162.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,099.41, 34,660.62 and 16,162.63 is: 22,319.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,099.41 : 34,660.62 = 16,162.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,099.41/34,660.62 = 16,162.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,099.41x = 34,660.62 × 16,162.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,099.41x = 560,206,776.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,206,776.63/25,099.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,319.52

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