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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,220.67, 34,807.87 and 16,294.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,220.67, 34,807.87 and 16,294.14 is: 22,488.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,220.67 : 34,807.87 = 16,294.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,220.67/34,807.87 = 16,294.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,220.67x = 34,807.87 × 16,294.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,220.67x = 567,164,396.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,164,396.68/25,220.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,488.07

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