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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,340.29, 34,970.58 and 16,827.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,340.29, 34,970.58 and 16,827.73 is: 23,222.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,340.29 : 34,970.58 = 16,827.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,340.29/34,970.58 = 16,827.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,340.29x = 34,970.58 × 16,827.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,340.29x = 588,475,390.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,475,390.76/25,340.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,222.92

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