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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,358.97, 34,983.58 and 16,409.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,358.97, 34,983.58 and 16,409.36 is: 22,637.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,358.97 : 34,983.58 = 16,409.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,358.97/34,983.58 = 16,409.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,358.97x = 34,983.58 × 16,409.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,358.97x = 574,058,158.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,058,158.31/25,358.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,637.28

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