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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,222.67, 34,810.63 and 16,296.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,222.67, 34,810.63 and 16,296.14 is: 22,490.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,222.67 : 34,810.63 = 16,296.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,222.67/34,810.63 = 16,296.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,222.67x = 34,810.63 × 16,296.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,222.67x = 567,278,899.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 567,278,899.97/25,222.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,490.83

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