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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,099.68, 34,640.29 and 16,033.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,099.68, 34,640.29 and 16,033.39 is: 22,127.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,099.68 : 34,640.29 = 16,033.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,099.68/34,640.29 = 16,033.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,099.68x = 34,640.29 × 16,033.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,099.68x = 555,401,212.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 555,401,212.72/25,099.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,127.82

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