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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,278.41, 34,895.39 and 16,330.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,278.41, 34,895.39 and 16,330.28 is: 22,543.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,278.41 : 34,895.39 = 16,330.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,278.41/34,895.39 = 16,330.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,278.41x = 34,895.39 × 16,330.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,278.41x = 569,851,233.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,851,233.28/25,278.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,543.00

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