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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,537.48, 38,242.13 and 16,149.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,537.48, 38,242.13 and 16,149.17 is: 24,183.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,537.48 : 38,242.13 = 16,149.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,537.48/38,242.13 = 16,149.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,537.48x = 38,242.13 × 16,149.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,537.48x = 617,578,673.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,578,673.39/25,537.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,183.23

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