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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,099.81, 34,634.02 and 16,159.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,099.81, 34,634.02 and 16,159.42 is: 22,297.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,099.81 : 34,634.02 = 16,159.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,099.81/34,634.02 = 16,159.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,099.81x = 34,634.02 × 16,159.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,099.81x = 559,665,675.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,665,675.47/25,099.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,297.61

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