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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,280.60, 34,905.72 and 16,333.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,280.60, 34,905.72 and 16,333.40 is: 22,552.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,280.60 : 34,905.72 = 16,333.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,280.60/34,905.72 = 16,333.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,280.60x = 34,905.72 × 16,333.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,280.60x = 570,129,087.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,129,087.05/25,280.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,552.04

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