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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,582.35, 38,309.43 and 16,194.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,582.35, 38,309.43 and 16,194.05 is: 24,250.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,582.35 : 38,309.43 = 16,194.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,582.35/38,309.43 = 16,194.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,582.35x = 38,309.43 × 16,194.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,582.35x = 620,384,824.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,384,824.89/25,582.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,250.50

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