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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,083.22, 34,638.28 and 16,146.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,083.22, 34,638.28 and 16,146.44 is: 22,297.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,083.22 : 34,638.28 = 16,146.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,083.22/34,638.28 = 16,146.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,083.22x = 34,638.28 × 16,146.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,083.22x = 559,284,916.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,284,916.88/25,083.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,297.17

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