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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,565.40, 38,341.08 and 16,191.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,565.40, 38,341.08 and 16,191.36 is: 24,282.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,565.40 : 38,341.08 = 16,191.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,565.40/38,341.08 = 16,191.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,565.40x = 38,341.08 × 16,191.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,565.40x = 620,794,229.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,794,229.07/25,565.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,282.59

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