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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,341.09, 34,971.68 and 16,828.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,341.09, 34,971.68 and 16,828.49 is: 23,223.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,341.09 : 34,971.68 = 16,828.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,341.09/34,971.68 = 16,828.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,341.09x = 34,971.68 × 16,828.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,341.09x = 588,520,308.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 588,520,308.16/25,341.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,223.95

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