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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,280.28, 34,897.95 and 16,332.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,280.28, 34,897.95 and 16,332.12 is: 22,545.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,280.28 : 34,897.95 = 16,332.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,280.28/34,897.95 = 16,332.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,280.28x = 34,897.95 × 16,332.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,280.28x = 569,957,507.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,957,507.15/25,280.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,545.54

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