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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,591.56, 38,323.16 and 16,203.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,591.56, 38,323.16 and 16,203.24 is: 24,264.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,591.56 : 38,323.16 = 16,203.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,591.56/38,323.16 = 16,203.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,591.56x = 38,323.16 × 16,203.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,591.56x = 620,959,359.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,959,359.04/25,591.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,264.22

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