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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,524.84, 38,285.19 and 16,137.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,524.84, 38,285.19 and 16,137.48 is: 24,204.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,524.84 : 38,285.19 = 16,137.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,524.84/38,285.19 = 16,137.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,524.84x = 38,285.19 × 16,137.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,524.84x = 617,826,487.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,826,487.92/25,524.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,204.91

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