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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,534.46, 38,261.64 and 16,154.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,534.46, 38,261.64 and 16,154.66 is: 24,206.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,534.46 : 38,261.64 = 16,154.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,534.46/38,261.64 = 16,154.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,534.46x = 38,261.64 × 16,154.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,534.46x = 618,103,785.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,103,785.24/25,534.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,206.65

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