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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,221.97, 34,794.63 and 16,272.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,221.97, 34,794.63 and 16,272.33 is: 22,448.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,221.97 : 34,794.63 = 16,272.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,221.97/34,794.63 = 16,272.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,221.97x = 34,794.63 × 16,272.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,221.97x = 566,189,701.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,189,701.59/25,221.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,448.27

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