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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,271.58, 34,885.99 and 16,323.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,271.58, 34,885.99 and 16,323.45 is: 22,533.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,271.58 : 34,885.99 = 16,323.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,271.58/34,885.99 = 16,323.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,271.58x = 34,885.99 × 16,323.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,271.58x = 569,459,457.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,459,457.42/25,271.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,533.59

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