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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,621.05, 38,377.75 and 16,256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,621.05, 38,377.75 and 16,256.24 is: 24,350.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,621.05 : 38,377.75 = 16,256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,621.05/38,377.75 = 16,256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,621.05x = 38,377.75 × 16,256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,621.05x = 623,878,072.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,878,072.40/25,621.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,350.22

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