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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,519.34, 38,276.94 and 16,131.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,519.34, 38,276.94 and 16,131.98 is: 24,196.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,519.34 : 38,276.94 = 16,131.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,519.34/38,276.94 = 16,131.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,519.34x = 38,276.94 × 16,131.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,519.34x = 617,482,830.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,482,830.54/25,519.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,196.66

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