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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,151.68, 34,704.56 and 16,197.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,151.68, 34,704.56 and 16,197.44 is: 22,349.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,151.68 : 34,704.56 = 16,197.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,151.68/34,704.56 = 16,197.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,151.68x = 34,704.56 × 16,197.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,151.68x = 562,125,028.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,125,028.33/25,151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,349.40

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