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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,492.22, 38,231.49 and 16,118.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,492.22, 38,231.49 and 16,118.19 is: 24,172.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,492.22 : 38,231.49 = 16,118.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,492.22/38,231.49 = 16,118.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,492.22x = 38,231.49 × 16,118.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,492.22x = 616,222,480.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,222,480.25/25,492.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,172.96

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