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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,007.97, 34,494.73 and 16,041.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,007.97, 34,494.73 and 16,041.27 is: 22,126.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,007.97 : 34,494.73 = 16,041.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,007.97/34,494.73 = 16,041.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,007.97x = 34,494.73 × 16,041.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,007.97x = 553,339,277.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,339,277.51/25,007.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,126.52

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