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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,029.64, 34,509.54 and 16,061.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,029.64, 34,509.54 and 16,061.32 is: 22,144.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,029.64 : 34,509.54 = 16,061.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,029.64/34,509.54 = 16,061.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,029.64x = 34,509.54 × 16,061.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,029.64x = 554,268,764.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,268,764.99/25,029.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,144.50

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