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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,882.37, 38,872.77 and 16,090.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,882.37, 38,872.77 and 16,090.08 is: 24,165.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,882.37 : 38,872.77 = 16,090.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,882.37/38,872.77 = 16,090.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,882.37x = 38,872.77 × 16,090.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,882.37x = 625,465,979.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,465,979.12/25,882.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,165.71

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