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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,002.61, 34,487.34 and 16,035.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,002.61, 34,487.34 and 16,035.91 is: 22,119.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,002.61 : 34,487.34 = 16,035.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,002.61/34,487.34 = 16,035.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,002.61x = 34,487.34 × 16,035.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,002.61x = 553,035,699.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,035,699.43/25,002.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,119.12

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