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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,467.40, 38,211.90 and 16,114.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,467.40, 38,211.90 and 16,114.60 is: 24,178.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,467.40 : 38,211.90 = 16,114.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,467.40/38,211.90 = 16,114.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,467.40x = 38,211.90 × 16,114.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,467.40x = 615,769,483.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,769,483.74/25,467.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,178.73

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