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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,630.56, 38,454.50 and 16,150.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,630.56, 38,454.50 and 16,150.01 is: 24,230.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,630.56 : 38,454.50 = 16,150.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,630.56/38,454.50 = 16,150.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,630.56x = 38,454.50 × 16,150.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,630.56x = 621,040,407.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,040,407.65/25,630.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,230.47

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