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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,262.93, 34,854.35 and 16,316.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,262.93, 34,854.35 and 16,316.48 is: 22,511.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,262.93 : 34,854.35 = 16,316.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,262.93/34,854.35 = 16,316.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,262.93x = 34,854.35 × 16,316.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,262.93x = 568,700,048.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,700,048.83/25,262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,511.25

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