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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,275.02, 34,890.71 and 16,326.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,275.02, 34,890.71 and 16,326.88 is: 22,538.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,275.02 : 34,890.71 = 16,326.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,275.02/34,890.71 = 16,326.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,275.02x = 34,890.71 × 16,326.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,275.02x = 569,656,266.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,656,266.42/25,275.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,538.32

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