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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,209.06, 34,751.21 and 16,133.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,209.06, 34,751.21 and 16,133.42 is: 22,240.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,209.06 : 34,751.21 = 16,133.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,209.06/34,751.21 = 16,133.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,209.06x = 34,751.21 × 16,133.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,209.06x = 560,655,612.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 560,655,612.02/25,209.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,240.24

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