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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,359.40, 38,049.90 and 16,006.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,359.40, 38,049.90 and 16,006.60 is: 24,016.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,359.40 : 38,049.90 = 16,006.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,359.40/38,049.90 = 16,006.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,359.40x = 38,049.90 × 16,006.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,359.40x = 609,049,529.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,049,529.34/25,359.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,016.72

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