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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,069.99, 34,612.31 and 16,133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,069.99, 34,612.31 and 16,133.02 is: 22,273.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,069.99 : 34,612.31 = 16,133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,069.99/34,612.31 = 16,133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,069.99x = 34,612.31 × 16,133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,069.99x = 558,400,835.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,400,835.75/25,069.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,273.68

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