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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,114.59, 34,660.91 and 16,048.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,114.59, 34,660.91 and 16,048.33 is: 22,148.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,114.59 : 34,660.91 = 16,048.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,114.59/34,660.91 = 16,048.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,114.59x = 34,660.91 × 16,048.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,114.59x = 556,249,675.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,249,675.25/25,114.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,148.47

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