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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,485.30, 38,243.52 and 16,112.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,485.30, 38,243.52 and 16,112.39 is: 24,178.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,485.30 : 38,243.52 = 16,112.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,485.30/38,243.52 = 16,112.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,485.30x = 38,243.52 × 16,112.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,485.30x = 616,194,318.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,194,318.00/25,485.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,178.42

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