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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,148.54, 34,707.06 and 16,214.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,148.54, 34,707.06 and 16,214.65 is: 22,377.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,148.54 : 34,707.06 = 16,214.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,148.54/34,707.06 = 16,214.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,148.54x = 34,707.06 × 16,214.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,148.54x = 562,762,830.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,762,830.43/25,148.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,377.55

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