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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,254.65, 34,842.96 and 16,308.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,254.65, 34,842.96 and 16,308.20 is: 22,499.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,254.65 : 34,842.96 = 16,308.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,254.65/34,842.96 = 16,308.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,254.65x = 34,842.96 × 16,308.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,254.65x = 568,226,047.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,226,047.38/25,254.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,499.86

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