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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,478.97, 38,233.96 and 16,106.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,478.97, 38,233.96 and 16,106.05 is: 24,168.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,478.97 : 38,233.96 = 16,106.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,478.97/38,233.96 = 16,106.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,478.97x = 38,233.96 × 16,106.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,478.97x = 615,798,078.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,798,078.99/25,478.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,168.88

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