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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,099.48, 34,608.92 and 16,012.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,099.48, 34,608.92 and 16,012.72 is: 22,079.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,099.48 : 34,608.92 = 16,012.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,099.48/34,608.92 = 16,012.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,099.48x = 34,608.92 × 16,012.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,099.48x = 554,182,945.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,182,945.46/25,099.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,079.46

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