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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,293.94, 34,898.85 and 16,338.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,293.94, 34,898.85 and 16,338.18 is: 22,542.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,293.94 : 34,898.85 = 16,338.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,293.94/34,898.85 = 16,338.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,293.94x = 34,898.85 × 16,338.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,293.94x = 570,183,693.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,183,693.09/25,293.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,542.30

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