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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,631.31, 38,392.92 and 16,266.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,631.31, 38,392.92 and 16,266.39 is: 24,365.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,631.31 : 38,392.92 = 16,266.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,631.31/38,392.92 = 16,266.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,631.31x = 38,392.92 × 16,266.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,631.31x = 624,514,209.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,514,209.96/25,631.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,365.29

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