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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,111.40, 34,638.90 and 16,156.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,111.40, 34,638.90 and 16,156.04 is: 22,285.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,111.40 : 34,638.90 = 16,156.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,111.40/34,638.90 = 16,156.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,111.40x = 34,638.90 × 16,156.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,111.40x = 559,627,453.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,627,453.96/25,111.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,285.79

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