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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,052.39, 34,595.70 and 16,115.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,052.39, 34,595.70 and 16,115.40 is: 22,254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,052.39 : 34,595.70 = 16,115.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,052.39/34,595.70 = 16,115.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,052.39x = 34,595.70 × 16,115.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,052.39x = 557,523,543.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,523,543.78/25,052.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,254.31

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