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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,544.88, 38,243.51 and 16,195.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,544.88, 38,243.51 and 16,195.46 is: 24,246.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,544.88 : 38,243.51 = 16,195.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,544.88/38,243.51 = 16,195.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,544.88x = 38,243.51 × 16,195.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,544.88x = 619,371,025.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,371,025.00/25,544.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,246.39

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