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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,480.94, 38,236.95 and 16,108.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,480.94, 38,236.95 and 16,108.03 is: 24,171.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,480.94 : 38,236.95 = 16,108.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,480.94/38,236.95 = 16,108.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,480.94x = 38,236.95 × 16,108.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,480.94x = 615,921,937.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,921,937.71/25,480.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,171.87

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