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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,409.07, 38,106.40 and 16,035.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,409.07, 38,106.40 and 16,035.04 is: 24,048.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,409.07 : 38,106.40 = 16,035.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,409.07/38,106.40 = 16,035.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,409.07x = 38,106.40 × 16,035.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,409.07x = 611,037,568.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,037,568.08/25,409.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,048.01

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