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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,215.88, 34,786.23 and 16,266.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,215.88, 34,786.23 and 16,266.27 is: 22,439.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,215.88 : 34,786.23 = 16,266.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,215.88/34,786.23 = 16,266.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,215.88x = 34,786.23 × 16,266.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,215.88x = 565,842,220.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,842,220.49/25,215.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,439.91

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