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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,566.40, 38,342.58 and 16,192.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,566.40, 38,342.58 and 16,192.36 is: 24,284.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,566.40 : 38,342.58 = 16,192.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,566.40/38,342.58 = 16,192.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,566.40x = 38,342.58 × 16,192.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,566.40x = 620,856,858.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,856,858.69/25,566.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,284.09

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