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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,550.90, 38,319.36 and 16,176.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,550.90, 38,319.36 and 16,176.80 is: 24,260.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,550.90 : 38,319.36 = 16,176.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,550.90/38,319.36 = 16,176.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,550.90x = 38,319.36 × 16,176.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,550.90x = 619,884,622.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,884,622.85/25,550.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,260.77

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