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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,153.69, 34,704.96 and 16,204.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,153.69, 34,704.96 and 16,204.30 is: 22,357.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,153.69 : 34,704.96 = 16,204.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,153.69/34,704.96 = 16,204.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,153.69x = 34,704.96 × 16,204.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,153.69x = 562,369,631.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 562,369,631.01/25,153.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,357.34

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