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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,529.39, 38,254.07 and 16,149.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,529.39, 38,254.07 and 16,149.59 is: 24,199.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,529.39 : 38,254.07 = 16,149.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,529.39/38,254.07 = 16,149.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,529.39x = 38,254.07 × 16,149.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,529.39x = 617,787,546.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,787,546.33/25,529.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,199.07

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