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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,008.52, 34,484.28 and 16,052.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,008.52, 34,484.28 and 16,052.64 is: 22,135.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,008.52 : 34,484.28 = 16,052.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,008.52/34,484.28 = 16,052.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,008.52x = 34,484.28 × 16,052.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,008.52x = 553,563,732.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 553,563,732.50/25,008.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,135.01

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