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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,233.84, 34,785.36 and 16,158.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,233.84, 34,785.36 and 16,158.24 is: 22,274.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,233.84 : 34,785.36 = 16,158.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,233.84/34,785.36 = 16,158.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,233.84x = 34,785.36 × 16,158.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,233.84x = 562,070,195.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,070,195.37/25,233.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,274.46

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