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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,411.32, 38,109.77 and 16,037.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,411.32, 38,109.77 and 16,037.30 is: 24,051.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,411.32 : 38,109.77 = 16,037.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,411.32/38,109.77 = 16,037.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,411.32x = 38,109.77 × 16,037.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,411.32x = 611,177,543.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,177,543.69/25,411.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,051.39

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