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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,530.04, 38,255.04 and 16,150.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,530.04, 38,255.04 and 16,150.25 is: 24,200.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,530.04 : 38,255.04 = 16,150.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,530.04/38,255.04 = 16,150.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,530.04x = 38,255.04 × 16,150.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,530.04x = 617,828,329.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,828,329.05/25,530.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,200.05

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