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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,220.36, 34,797.30 and 16,264.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,220.36, 34,797.30 and 16,264.64 is: 22,440.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,220.36 : 34,797.30 = 16,264.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,220.36/34,797.30 = 16,264.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,220.36x = 34,797.30 × 16,264.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,220.36x = 565,965,557.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,965,557.47/25,220.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,440.82

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