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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,475.05, 38,228.12 and 16,102.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,475.05, 38,228.12 and 16,102.16 is: 24,163.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,475.05 : 38,228.12 = 16,102.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,475.05/38,228.12 = 16,102.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,475.05x = 38,228.12 × 16,102.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,475.05x = 615,555,304.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,555,304.74/25,475.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,163.07

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