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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,348.39, 34,969.14 and 16,398.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,348.39, 34,969.14 and 16,398.78 is: 22,622.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,348.39 : 34,969.14 = 16,398.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,348.39/34,969.14 = 16,398.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,348.39x = 34,969.14 × 16,398.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,348.39x = 573,451,233.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,451,233.65/25,348.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,622.79

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