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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,129.04, 34,662.42 and 16,160.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,129.04, 34,662.42 and 16,160.99 is: 22,292.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,129.04 : 34,662.42 = 16,160.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,129.04/34,662.42 = 16,160.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,129.04x = 34,662.42 × 16,160.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,129.04x = 560,178,849.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,178,849.68/25,129.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,292.10

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