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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,162.35, 34,731.77 and 16,209.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,162.35, 34,731.77 and 16,209.82 is: 22,374.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,162.35 : 34,731.77 = 16,209.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,162.35/34,731.77 = 16,209.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,162.35x = 34,731.77 × 16,209.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,162.35x = 562,995,739.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,995,739.98/25,162.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,374.53

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