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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,295.94, 34,901.60 and 16,340.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,295.94, 34,901.60 and 16,340.18 is: 22,545.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,295.94 : 34,901.60 = 16,340.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,295.94/34,901.60 = 16,340.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,295.94x = 34,901.60 × 16,340.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,295.94x = 570,298,170.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,298,170.08/25,295.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,545.05

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