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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,285.49, 34,878.92 and 16,338.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,285.49, 34,878.92 and 16,338.25 is: 22,537.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,285.49 : 34,878.92 = 16,338.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,285.49/34,878.92 = 16,338.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,285.49x = 34,878.92 × 16,338.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,285.49x = 569,860,514.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 569,860,514.69/25,285.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,537.06

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