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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,173.54, 34,762.86 and 16,236.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,173.54, 34,762.86 and 16,236.54 is: 22,421.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,173.54 : 34,762.86 = 16,236.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,173.54/34,762.86 = 16,236.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,173.54x = 34,762.86 × 16,236.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,173.54x = 564,428,566.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,428,566.90/25,173.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,421.50

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