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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,410.57, 38,108.64 and 16,036.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,410.57, 38,108.64 and 16,036.55 is: 24,050.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,410.57 : 38,108.64 = 16,036.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,410.57/38,108.64 = 16,036.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,410.57x = 38,108.64 × 16,036.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,410.57x = 611,130,920.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,130,920.25/25,410.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,050.26

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