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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,272.58, 34,887.37 and 16,324.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,272.58, 34,887.37 and 16,324.45 is: 22,534.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,272.58 : 34,887.37 = 16,324.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,272.58/34,887.37 = 16,324.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,272.58x = 34,887.37 × 16,324.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,272.58x = 569,517,127.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,517,127.20/25,272.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,534.98

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