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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,599.79, 38,335.56 and 16,211.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,599.79, 38,335.56 and 16,211.49 is: 24,276.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,599.79 : 38,335.56 = 16,211.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,599.79/38,335.56 = 16,211.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,599.79x = 38,335.56 × 16,211.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,599.79x = 621,476,547.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,476,547.58/25,599.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,276.63

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