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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,741.46, 38,539.38 and 16,358.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,741.46, 38,539.38 and 16,358.22 is: 24,491.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,741.46 : 38,539.38 = 16,358.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,741.46/38,539.38 = 16,358.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,741.46x = 38,539.38 × 16,358.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,741.46x = 630,435,656.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,435,656.70/25,741.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,491.06

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