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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,268.81, 34,863.95 and 16,316.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,268.81, 34,863.95 and 16,316.69 is: 22,512.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,268.81 : 34,863.95 = 16,316.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,268.81/34,863.95 = 16,316.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,268.81x = 34,863.95 × 16,316.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,268.81x = 568,864,130.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,864,130.80/25,268.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,512.51

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