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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,462.78, 38,114.21 and 16,070.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,462.78, 38,114.21 and 16,070.30 is: 24,054.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,462.78 : 38,114.21 = 16,070.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,462.78/38,114.21 = 16,070.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,462.78x = 38,114.21 × 16,070.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,462.78x = 612,506,708.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,506,708.61/25,462.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,054.99

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