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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,009.73, 34,518.04 and 16,068.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,009.73, 34,518.04 and 16,068.41 is: 22,177.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,009.73 : 34,518.04 = 16,068.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,009.73/34,518.04 = 16,068.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,009.73x = 34,518.04 × 16,068.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,009.73x = 554,649,806.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,649,806.36/25,009.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,177.37

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