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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,535.46, 38,263.14 and 16,155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,535.46, 38,263.14 and 16,155.66 is: 24,208.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,535.46 : 38,263.14 = 16,155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,535.46/38,263.14 = 16,155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,535.46x = 38,263.14 × 16,155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,535.46x = 618,166,280.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,166,280.37/25,535.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,208.15

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