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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,006.70, 34,498.84 and 16,390.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,006.70, 34,498.84 and 16,390.52 is: 22,612.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,006.70 : 34,498.84 = 16,390.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,006.70/34,498.84 = 16,390.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,006.70x = 34,498.84 × 16,390.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,006.70x = 565,453,927.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 565,453,927.00/25,006.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,612.10

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