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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,271.87, 34,886.39 and 16,323.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,271.87, 34,886.39 and 16,323.74 is: 22,534.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,271.87 : 34,886.39 = 16,323.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,271.87/34,886.39 = 16,323.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,271.87x = 34,886.39 × 16,323.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,271.87x = 569,476,103.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,476,103.85/25,271.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,534.00

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