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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,157.52, 34,740.72 and 16,225.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,157.52, 34,740.72 and 16,225.92 is: 22,406.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,157.52 : 34,740.72 = 16,225.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,157.52/34,740.72 = 16,225.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,157.52x = 34,740.72 × 16,225.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,157.52x = 563,700,143.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,700,143.46/25,157.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,406.82

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