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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,272.18, 34,868.61 and 16,320.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,272.18, 34,868.61 and 16,320.06 is: 22,517.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,272.18 : 34,868.61 = 16,320.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,272.18/34,868.61 = 16,320.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,272.18x = 34,868.61 × 16,320.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,272.18x = 569,057,807.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,057,807.32/25,272.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,517.16

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