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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,518.34, 38,275.44 and 16,130.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,518.34, 38,275.44 and 16,130.98 is: 24,195.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,518.34 : 38,275.44 = 16,130.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,518.34/38,275.44 = 16,130.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,518.34x = 38,275.44 × 16,130.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,518.34x = 617,420,357.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,420,357.13/25,518.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,195.16

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