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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,865.97, 38,848.16 and 16,073.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,865.97, 38,848.16 and 16,073.67 is: 24,141.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,865.97 : 38,848.16 = 16,073.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,865.97/38,848.16 = 16,073.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,865.97x = 38,848.16 × 16,073.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,865.97x = 624,432,423.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,432,423.58/25,865.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,141.08

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