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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,099.98, 34,609.61 and 16,013.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,099.98, 34,609.61 and 16,013.22 is: 22,080.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,099.98 : 34,609.61 = 16,013.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,099.98/34,609.61 = 16,013.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,099.98x = 34,609.61 × 16,013.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,099.98x = 554,211,299.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 554,211,299.04/25,099.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,080.15

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