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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,563.15, 38,337.71 and 16,189.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,563.15, 38,337.71 and 16,189.11 is: 24,279.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,563.15 : 38,337.71 = 16,189.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,563.15/38,337.71 = 16,189.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,563.15x = 38,337.71 × 16,189.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,563.15x = 620,653,323.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,653,323.39/25,563.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,279.22

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