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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,189.28, 34,741.68 and 16,238.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,189.28, 34,741.68 and 16,238.24 is: 22,396.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,189.28 : 34,741.68 = 16,238.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,189.28/34,741.68 = 16,238.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,189.28x = 34,741.68 × 16,238.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,189.28x = 564,143,737.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,143,737.84/25,189.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,396.18

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