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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,361.15, 34,986.60 and 16,411.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,361.15, 34,986.60 and 16,411.55 is: 22,640.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,361.15 : 34,986.60 = 16,411.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,361.15/34,986.60 = 16,411.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,361.15x = 34,986.60 × 16,411.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,361.15x = 574,184,160.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 574,184,160.30/25,361.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,640.30

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