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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,161.36, 34,713 and 16,208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,161.36, 34,713 and 16,208.16 is: 22,361.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,161.36 : 34,713 = 16,208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,161.36/34,713 = 16,208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,161.36x = 34,713 × 16,208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,161.36x = 562,633,858.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,633,858.08/25,161.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,361.03

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