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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,383.60, 38,017.80 and 16,052.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,383.60, 38,017.80 and 16,052.40 is: 24,042.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,383.60 : 38,017.80 = 16,052.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,383.60/38,017.80 = 16,052.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,383.60x = 38,017.80 × 16,052.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,383.60x = 610,276,932.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,276,932.72/25,383.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,042.17

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