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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,408.31, 38,105.27 and 16,034.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,408.31, 38,105.27 and 16,034.29 is: 24,046.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,408.31 : 38,105.27 = 16,034.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,408.31/38,105.27 = 16,034.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,408.31x = 38,105.27 × 16,034.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,408.31x = 610,990,894.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,990,894.53/25,408.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,046.89

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