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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,205.24, 34,775.98 and 16,257.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,205.24, 34,775.98 and 16,257.91 is: 22,431.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,205.24 : 34,775.98 = 16,257.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,205.24/34,775.98 = 16,257.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,205.24x = 34,775.98 × 16,257.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,205.24x = 565,384,625.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,384,625.42/25,205.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,431.24

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