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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,595.85, 38,329.68 and 16,207.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,595.85, 38,329.68 and 16,207.55 is: 24,270.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,595.85 : 38,329.68 = 16,207.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,595.85/38,329.68 = 16,207.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,595.85x = 38,329.68 × 16,207.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,595.85x = 621,230,205.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,230,205.08/25,595.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,270.74

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