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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,162.85, 34,732.46 and 16,210.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,162.85, 34,732.46 and 16,210.32 is: 22,375.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,162.85 : 34,732.46 = 16,210.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,162.85/34,732.46 = 16,210.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,162.85x = 34,732.46 × 16,210.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,162.85x = 563,024,290.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,024,290.99/25,162.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,375.22

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