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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,411.07, 38,109.39 and 16,037.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,411.07, 38,109.39 and 16,037.04 is: 24,051.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,411.07 : 38,109.39 = 16,037.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,411.07/38,109.39 = 16,037.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,411.07x = 38,109.39 × 16,037.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,411.07x = 611,161,811.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,161,811.81/25,411.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,051.01

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