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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,186.52, 34,780.73 and 16,249.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,186.52, 34,780.73 and 16,249.38 is: 22,439.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,186.52 : 34,780.73 = 16,249.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,186.52/34,780.73 = 16,249.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,186.52x = 34,780.73 × 16,249.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,186.52x = 565,165,419.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,165,419.52/25,186.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,439.21

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