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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,583.35, 38,310.93 and 16,195.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,583.35, 38,310.93 and 16,195.05 is: 24,252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,583.35 : 38,310.93 = 16,195.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,583.35/38,310.93 = 16,195.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,583.35x = 38,310.93 × 16,195.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,583.35x = 620,447,426.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,447,426.90/25,583.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,252.00

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