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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,267.68, 34,862.40 and 16,315.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,267.68, 34,862.40 and 16,315.56 is: 22,510.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,267.68 : 34,862.40 = 16,315.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,267.68/34,862.40 = 16,315.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,267.68x = 34,862.40 × 16,315.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,267.68x = 568,799,578.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,799,578.94/25,267.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,510.95

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