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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,150.56, 34,709.84 and 16,216.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,150.56, 34,709.84 and 16,216.66 is: 22,380.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,150.56 : 34,709.84 = 16,216.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,150.56/34,709.84 = 16,216.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,150.56x = 34,709.84 × 16,216.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,150.56x = 562,877,673.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,877,673.93/25,150.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,380.32

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