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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,595.07, 38,385.32 and 16,220.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,595.07, 38,385.32 and 16,220.94 is: 24,326.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,595.07 : 38,385.32 = 16,220.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,595.07/38,385.32 = 16,220.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,595.07x = 38,385.32 × 16,220.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,595.07x = 622,645,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,645,891.50/25,595.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,326.79

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