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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,221.67, 34,809.25 and 16,295.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,221.67, 34,809.25 and 16,295.14 is: 22,489.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,221.67 : 34,809.25 = 16,295.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,221.67/34,809.25 = 16,295.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,221.67x = 34,809.25 × 16,295.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,221.67x = 567,221,602.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,221,602.05/25,221.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,489.45

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