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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,558.06, 38,297.23 and 16,178.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,558.06, 38,297.23 and 16,178.26 is: 24,242.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,558.06 : 38,297.23 = 16,178.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,558.06/38,297.23 = 16,178.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,558.06x = 38,297.23 × 16,178.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,558.06x = 619,582,544.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,582,544.22/25,558.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,242.16

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