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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,273.56, 34,870.51 and 16,321.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,273.56, 34,870.51 and 16,321.44 is: 22,519.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,273.56 : 34,870.51 = 16,321.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,273.56/34,870.51 = 16,321.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,273.56x = 34,870.51 × 16,321.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,273.56x = 569,136,936.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,136,936.73/25,273.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,519.06

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