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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,483.36, 38,205.01 and 16,103.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,483.36, 38,205.01 and 16,103.65 is: 24,142.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,483.36 : 38,205.01 = 16,103.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,483.36/38,205.01 = 16,103.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,483.36x = 38,205.01 × 16,103.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,483.36x = 615,240,109.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,240,109.29/25,483.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,142.82

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