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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,035, 34,538.76 and 16,541.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,035, 34,538.76 and 16,541.16 is: 22,820.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,035 : 34,538.76 = 16,541.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,035/34,538.76 = 16,541.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,035x = 34,538.76 × 16,541.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,035x = 571,311,155.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 571,311,155.36/25,035
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,820.50

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