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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,296.94, 34,902.97 and 16,341.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,296.94, 34,902.97 and 16,341.18 is: 22,546.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,296.94 : 34,902.97 = 16,341.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,296.94/34,902.97 = 16,341.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,296.94x = 34,902.97 × 16,341.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,296.94x = 570,355,715.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 570,355,715.30/25,296.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,546.43

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