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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,507.64, 38,197.83 and 16,119.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,507.64, 38,197.83 and 16,119.34 is: 24,138.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,507.64 : 38,197.83 = 16,119.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,507.64/38,197.83 = 16,119.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,507.64x = 38,197.83 × 16,119.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,507.64x = 615,723,683.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,723,683.31/25,507.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,138.79

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