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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,166.64, 34,732.92 and 16,240.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,166.64, 34,732.92 and 16,240.08 is: 22,413.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,166.64 : 34,732.92 = 16,240.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,166.64/34,732.92 = 16,240.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,166.64x = 34,732.92 × 16,240.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,166.64x = 564,065,399.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,065,399.43/25,166.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,413.22

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