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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,346.40, 38,019.60 and 16,015.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,346.40, 38,019.60 and 16,015.20 is: 24,022.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,346.40 : 38,019.60 = 16,015.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,346.40/38,019.60 = 16,015.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,346.40x = 38,019.60 × 16,015.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,346.40x = 608,891,497.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 608,891,497.92/25,346.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,022.80

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