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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,002.64, 34,472.28 and 16,034.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,002.64, 34,472.28 and 16,034.32 is: 22,107.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,002.64 : 34,472.28 = 16,034.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,002.64/34,472.28 = 16,034.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,002.64x = 34,472.28 × 16,034.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,002.64x = 552,739,568.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,739,568.65/25,002.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,107.25

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