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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,140.68, 34,696.86 and 16,074.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,140.68, 34,696.86 and 16,074.26 is: 22,184.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,140.68 : 34,696.86 = 16,074.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,140.68/34,696.86 = 16,074.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,140.68x = 34,696.86 × 16,074.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,140.68x = 557,726,348.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,726,348.82/25,140.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,184.22

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