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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,867.30, 38,850.18 and 16,075.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,867.30, 38,850.18 and 16,075.02 is: 24,143.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,867.30 : 38,850.18 = 16,075.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,867.30/38,850.18 = 16,075.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,867.30x = 38,850.18 × 16,075.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,867.30x = 624,517,420.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,517,420.50/25,867.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,143.12

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