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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,595.04, 38,328.42 and 16,206.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,595.04, 38,328.42 and 16,206.74 is: 24,269.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,595.04 : 38,328.42 = 16,206.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,595.04/38,328.42 = 16,206.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,595.04x = 38,328.42 × 16,206.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,595.04x = 621,178,737.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,178,737.55/25,595.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,269.50

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