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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,281.42, 34,899.53 and 16,333.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,281.42, 34,899.53 and 16,333.28 is: 22,547.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,281.42 : 34,899.53 = 16,333.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,281.42/34,899.53 = 16,333.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,281.42x = 34,899.53 × 16,333.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,281.42x = 570,023,539.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,023,539.19/25,281.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,547.13

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