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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,073.88, 34,590.82 and 16,119.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,073.88, 34,590.82 and 16,119.72 is: 22,238.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,073.88 : 34,590.82 = 16,119.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,073.88/34,590.82 = 16,119.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,073.88x = 34,590.82 × 16,119.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,073.88x = 557,594,332.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 557,594,332.97/25,073.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,238.06

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