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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,098.99, 34,644.35 and 16,146.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,098.99, 34,644.35 and 16,146.49 is: 22,287.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,098.99 : 34,644.35 = 16,146.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,098.99/34,644.35 = 16,146.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,098.99x = 34,644.35 × 16,146.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,098.99x = 559,384,650.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 559,384,650.83/25,098.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,287.14

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