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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,254, 34,844.46 and 16,299.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,254, 34,844.46 and 16,299.60 is: 22,489.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,254 : 34,844.46 = 16,299.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,254/34,844.46 = 16,299.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,254x = 34,844.46 × 16,299.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,254x = 567,950,760.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,950,760.22/25,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,489.54

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