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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,651.08, 38,476.62 and 16,036.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,651.08, 38,476.62 and 16,036.92 is: 24,055.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,651.08 : 38,476.62 = 16,036.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,651.08/38,476.62 = 16,036.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,651.08x = 38,476.62 × 16,036.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,651.08x = 617,046,476.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,046,476.81/25,651.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,055.38

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