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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,523.84, 38,283.69 and 16,136.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,523.84, 38,283.69 and 16,136.48 is: 24,203.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,523.84 : 38,283.69 = 16,136.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,523.84/38,283.69 = 16,136.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,523.84x = 38,283.69 × 16,136.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,523.84x = 617,763,998.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,763,998.01/25,523.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,203.41

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