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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,115.59, 34,662.29 and 16,049.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,115.59, 34,662.29 and 16,049.33 is: 22,149.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,115.59 : 34,662.29 = 16,049.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,115.59/34,662.29 = 16,049.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,115.59x = 34,662.29 × 16,049.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,115.59x = 556,306,530.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,306,530.77/25,115.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,149.85

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