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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,481.90, 38,202.72 and 16,102.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,481.90, 38,202.72 and 16,102.12 is: 24,140.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,481.90 : 38,202.72 = 16,102.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,481.90/38,202.72 = 16,102.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,481.90x = 38,202.72 × 16,102.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,481.90x = 615,144,781.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,144,781.77/25,481.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,140.46

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