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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,004.61, 34,490.10 and 16,037.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,004.61, 34,490.10 and 16,037.91 is: 22,121.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,004.61 : 34,490.10 = 16,037.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,004.61/34,490.10 = 16,037.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,004.61x = 34,490.10 × 16,037.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,004.61x = 553,149,119.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,149,119.69/25,004.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,121.89

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