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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,006.97, 34,493.36 and 16,040.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,006.97, 34,493.36 and 16,040.27 is: 22,125.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,006.97 : 34,493.36 = 16,040.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,006.97/34,493.36 = 16,040.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,006.97x = 34,493.36 × 16,040.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,006.97x = 553,282,554.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,282,554.94/25,006.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,125.14

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