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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,004.85, 34,511.31 and 16,063.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,004.85, 34,511.31 and 16,063.53 is: 22,170.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,004.85 : 34,511.31 = 16,063.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,004.85/34,511.31 = 16,063.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,004.85x = 34,511.31 × 16,063.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,004.85x = 554,373,463.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,373,463.52/25,004.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,170.64

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