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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,138.68, 34,675.44 and 16,197.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,138.68, 34,675.44 and 16,197.90 is: 22,342.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,138.68 : 34,675.44 = 16,197.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,138.68/34,675.44 = 16,197.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,138.68x = 34,675.44 × 16,197.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,138.68x = 561,669,309.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 561,669,309.58/25,138.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,342.83

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