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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,898.60, 38,847.90 and 16,100.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,898.60, 38,847.90 and 16,100.20 is: 24,150.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,898.60 : 38,847.90 = 16,100.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,898.60/38,847.90 = 16,100.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,898.60x = 38,847.90 × 16,100.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,898.60x = 625,458,959.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,458,959.58/25,898.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,150.30

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