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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,222.59, 34,795.49 and 16,272.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,222.59, 34,795.49 and 16,272.97 is: 22,449.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,222.59 : 34,795.49 = 16,272.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,222.59/34,795.49 = 16,272.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,222.59x = 34,795.49 × 16,272.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,222.59x = 566,225,927.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 566,225,927.03/25,222.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,449.16

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