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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,242.48, 34,842.51 and 16,290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,242.48, 34,842.51 and 16,290 is: 22,485.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,242.48 : 34,842.51 = 16,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,242.48/34,842.51 = 16,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,242.48x = 34,842.51 × 16,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,242.48x = 567,584,487.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,584,487.90/25,242.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,485.29

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