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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,268.18, 34,863.09 and 16,316.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,268.18, 34,863.09 and 16,316.06 is: 22,511.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,268.18 : 34,863.09 = 16,316.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,268.18/34,863.09 = 16,316.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,268.18x = 34,863.09 × 16,316.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,268.18x = 568,828,268.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,828,268.23/25,268.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,511.64

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