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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,287.70, 34,889.48 and 16,327.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,287.70, 34,889.48 and 16,327.02 is: 22,526.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,287.70 : 34,889.48 = 16,327.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,287.70/34,889.48 = 16,327.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,287.70x = 34,889.48 × 16,327.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,287.70x = 569,641,237.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,641,237.75/25,287.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,526.42

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