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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,157.01, 34,718.76 and 16,223.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,157.01, 34,718.76 and 16,223.16 is: 22,389.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,157.01 : 34,718.76 = 16,223.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,157.01/34,718.76 = 16,223.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,157.01x = 34,718.76 × 16,223.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,157.01x = 563,247,998.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,247,998.48/25,157.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,389.31

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