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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,006.64, 34,477.80 and 16,038.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,006.64, 34,477.80 and 16,038.32 is: 22,112.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,006.64 : 34,477.80 = 16,038.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,006.64/34,477.80 = 16,038.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,006.64x = 34,477.80 × 16,038.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,006.64x = 552,965,989.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 552,965,989.30/25,006.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,112.77

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