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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,078.39, 34,619.31 and 16,015.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,078.39, 34,619.31 and 16,015.62 is: 22,108.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,078.39 : 34,619.31 = 16,015.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,078.39/34,619.31 = 16,015.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,078.39x = 34,619.31 × 16,015.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,078.39x = 554,449,843.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,449,843.44/25,078.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,108.67

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