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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,336.30, 38,004.45 and 16,005.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,336.30, 38,004.45 and 16,005.10 is: 24,007.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,336.30 : 38,004.45 = 16,005.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,336.30/38,004.45 = 16,005.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,336.30x = 38,004.45 × 16,005.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,336.30x = 608,265,022.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,265,022.70/25,336.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,007.65

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