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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,433.77, 38,145.17 and 16,061.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,433.77, 38,145.17 and 16,061.27 is: 24,088.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,433.77 : 38,145.17 = 16,061.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,433.77/38,145.17 = 16,061.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,433.77x = 38,145.17 × 16,061.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,433.77x = 612,659,603.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,659,603.53/25,433.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,088.43

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