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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,431.93, 38,160.27 and 16,045.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,431.93, 38,160.27 and 16,045.65 is: 24,076.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,431.93 : 38,160.27 = 16,045.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,431.93/38,160.27 = 16,045.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,431.93x = 38,160.27 × 16,045.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,431.93x = 612,306,336.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,306,336.33/25,431.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,076.28

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