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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,197.21, 34,760.50 and 16,247.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,197.21, 34,760.50 and 16,247.58 is: 22,414.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,197.21 : 34,760.50 = 16,247.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,197.21/34,760.50 = 16,247.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,197.21x = 34,760.50 × 16,247.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,197.21x = 564,774,004.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,774,004.59/25,197.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,414.15

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