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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,592.40, 38,396.80 and 16,240.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,592.40, 38,396.80 and 16,240.28 is: 24,365.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,592.40 : 38,396.80 = 16,240.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,592.40/38,396.80 = 16,240.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,592.40x = 38,396.80 × 16,240.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,592.40x = 623,574,783.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,574,783.10/25,592.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,365.62

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