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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,533.37, 38,293.14 and 16,159.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,533.37, 38,293.14 and 16,159.33 is: 24,234.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,533.37 : 38,293.14 = 16,159.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,533.37/38,293.14 = 16,159.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,533.37x = 38,293.14 × 16,159.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,533.37x = 618,791,486.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,791,486.00/25,533.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,234.62

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