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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,206.48, 34,763.04 and 16,251.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,206.48, 34,763.04 and 16,251.12 is: 22,412.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,206.48 : 34,763.04 = 16,251.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,206.48/34,763.04 = 16,251.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,206.48x = 34,763.04 × 16,251.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,206.48x = 564,938,334.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 564,938,334.60/25,206.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,412.42

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