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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,031.60, 34,549.44 and 16,535.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,031.60, 34,549.44 and 16,535.24 is: 22,822.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,031.60 : 34,549.44 = 16,535.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,031.60/34,549.44 = 16,535.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,031.60x = 34,549.44 × 16,535.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,031.60x = 571,283,282.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,283,282.27/25,031.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,822.48

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