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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,259.24, 34,854.93 and 16,180.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,259.24, 34,854.93 and 16,180.46 is: 22,327.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,259.24 : 34,854.93 = 16,180.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,259.24/34,854.93 = 16,180.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,259.24x = 34,854.93 × 16,180.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,259.24x = 563,968,800.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 563,968,800.67/25,259.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,327.23

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