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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,011.24, 34,475.46 and 16,942.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,011.24, 34,475.46 and 16,942.44 is: 23,353.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,011.24 : 34,475.46 = 16,942.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,011.24/34,475.46 = 16,942.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,011.24x = 34,475.46 × 16,942.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,011.24x = 584,098,412.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 584,098,412.52/25,011.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,353.44

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