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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,213.59, 34,782.75 and 16,256.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,213.59, 34,782.75 and 16,256.61 is: 22,426.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,213.59 : 34,782.75 = 16,256.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,213.59/34,782.75 = 16,256.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,213.59x = 34,782.75 × 16,256.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,213.59x = 565,449,601.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,449,601.48/25,213.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,426.38

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