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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,362.23, 34,993.58 and 16,398.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,362.23, 34,993.58 and 16,398.94 is: 22,626.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,362.23 : 34,993.58 = 16,398.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,362.23/34,993.58 = 16,398.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,362.23x = 34,993.58 × 16,398.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,362.23x = 573,857,536.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 573,857,536.81/25,362.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,626.47

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