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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,476.98, 38,195.37 and 16,097.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,476.98, 38,195.37 and 16,097.23 is: 24,133.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,476.98 : 38,195.37 = 16,097.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,476.98/38,195.37 = 16,097.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,476.98x = 38,195.37 × 16,097.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,476.98x = 614,839,499.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 614,839,499.97/25,476.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,133.14

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