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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,493.22, 38,232.99 and 16,119.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,493.22, 38,232.99 and 16,119.19 is: 24,174.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,493.22 : 38,232.99 = 16,119.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,493.22/38,232.99 = 16,119.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,493.22x = 38,232.99 × 16,119.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,493.22x = 616,284,830.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 616,284,830.08/25,493.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,174.46

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