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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,005.70, 34,497.46 and 16,389.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,005.70, 34,497.46 and 16,389.52 is: 22,610.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,005.70 : 34,497.46 = 16,389.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,005.70/34,497.46 = 16,389.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,005.70x = 34,497.46 × 16,389.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,005.70x = 565,396,810.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,396,810.62/25,005.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,610.72

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