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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,196.61, 34,764.11 and 16,249.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,196.61, 34,764.11 and 16,249.25 is: 22,419.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,196.61 : 34,764.11 = 16,249.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,196.61/34,764.11 = 16,249.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,196.61x = 34,764.11 × 16,249.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,196.61x = 564,890,650.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,890,650.65/25,196.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,419.31

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