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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,478.94, 38,233.95 and 16,106.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,478.94, 38,233.95 and 16,106.03 is: 24,168.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,478.94 : 38,233.95 = 16,106.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,478.94/38,233.95 = 16,106.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,478.94x = 38,233.95 × 16,106.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,478.94x = 615,796,954.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,796,954.55/25,478.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,168.86

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