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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,052.48, 34,555.76 and 16,111.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,052.48, 34,555.76 and 16,111.28 is: 22,222.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,052.48 : 34,555.76 = 16,111.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,052.48/34,555.76 = 16,111.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,052.48x = 34,555.76 × 16,111.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,052.48x = 556,737,524.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 556,737,524.97/25,052.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,222.85

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