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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,529.66, 38,254.48 and 16,149.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,529.66, 38,254.48 and 16,149.87 is: 24,199.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,529.66 : 38,254.48 = 16,149.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,529.66/38,254.48 = 16,149.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,529.66x = 38,254.48 × 16,149.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,529.66x = 617,804,929.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,804,929.39/25,529.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,199.49

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