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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,315.72, 34,924.98 and 16,934.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,315.72, 34,924.98 and 16,934.92 is: 23,363.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,315.72 : 34,924.98 = 16,934.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,315.72/34,924.98 = 16,934.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,315.72x = 34,924.98 × 16,934.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,315.72x = 591,451,742.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 591,451,742.30/25,315.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,363.02

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