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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,270.62, 34,866.45 and 16,318.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,270.62, 34,866.45 and 16,318.50 is: 22,515.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,270.62 : 34,866.45 = 16,318.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,270.62/34,866.45 = 16,318.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,270.62x = 34,866.45 × 16,318.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,270.62x = 568,968,164.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 568,968,164.33/25,270.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,515.01

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