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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,522.63, 38,277.02 and 16,148.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,522.63, 38,277.02 and 16,148.57 is: 24,218.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,522.63 : 38,277.02 = 16,148.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,522.63/38,277.02 = 16,148.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,522.63x = 38,277.02 × 16,148.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,522.63x = 618,118,985.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,118,985.85/25,522.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,218.47

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