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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,052.23, 34,555.43 and 16,111.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,052.23, 34,555.43 and 16,111.04 is: 22,222.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,052.23 : 34,555.43 = 16,111.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,052.23/34,555.43 = 16,111.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,052.23x = 34,555.43 × 16,111.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,052.23x = 556,723,834.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,723,834.39/25,052.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,222.53

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