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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,072.62, 34,615.94 and 16,135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,072.62, 34,615.94 and 16,135.64 is: 22,277.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,072.62 : 34,615.94 = 16,135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,072.62/34,615.94 = 16,135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,072.62x = 34,615.94 × 16,135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,072.62x = 558,550,346.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 558,550,346.10/25,072.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,277.30

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