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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,205.22, 34,771.52 and 16,255.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,205.22, 34,771.52 and 16,255.60 is: 22,425.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,205.22 : 34,771.52 = 16,255.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,205.22/34,771.52 = 16,255.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,205.22x = 34,771.52 × 16,255.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,205.22x = 565,231,920.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,231,920.51/25,205.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,425.19

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