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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,001.95, 34,486.43 and 16,035.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,001.95, 34,486.43 and 16,035.25 is: 22,118.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,001.95 : 34,486.43 = 16,035.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,001.95/34,486.43 = 16,035.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,001.95x = 34,486.43 × 16,035.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,001.95x = 552,998,560.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,998,560.22/25,001.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,118.22

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