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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,408.56, 38,105.65 and 16,034.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,408.56, 38,105.65 and 16,034.54 is: 24,047.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,408.56 : 38,105.65 = 16,034.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,408.56/38,105.65 = 16,034.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,408.56x = 38,105.65 × 16,034.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,408.56x = 611,006,569.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,006,569.15/25,408.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,047.27

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