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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,338.16, 34,968.78 and 16,825.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,338.16, 34,968.78 and 16,825.24 is: 23,220.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,338.16 : 34,968.78 = 16,825.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,338.16/34,968.78 = 16,825.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,338.16x = 34,968.78 × 16,825.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,338.16x = 588,358,116.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,358,116.01/25,338.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,220.24

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