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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,245.90, 34,826.94 and 16,290

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,245.90, 34,826.94 and 16,290 is: 22,472.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,245.90 : 34,826.94 = 16,290 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,245.90/34,826.94 = 16,290/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,245.90x = 34,826.94 × 16,290
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,245.90x = 567,330,852.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,330,852.60/25,245.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,472.20

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