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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,355.20, 34,978.54 and 16,405.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,355.20, 34,978.54 and 16,405.62 is: 22,632.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,355.20 : 34,978.54 = 16,405.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,355.20/34,978.54 = 16,405.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,355.20x = 34,978.54 × 16,405.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,355.20x = 573,844,553.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,844,553.37/25,355.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,632.22

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