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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,163.46, 34,724.70 and 16,211.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,163.46, 34,724.70 and 16,211.34 is: 22,371.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,163.46 : 34,724.70 = 16,211.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,163.46/34,724.70 = 16,211.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,163.46x = 34,724.70 × 16,211.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,163.46x = 562,933,918.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,933,918.10/25,163.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,371.09

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