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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,901.98, 38,787.36 and 16,011.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,901.98, 38,787.36 and 16,011.27 is: 23,976.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,901.98 : 38,787.36 = 16,011.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,901.98/38,787.36 = 16,011.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,901.98x = 38,787.36 × 16,011.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,901.98x = 621,034,833.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,034,833.50/25,901.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,976.35

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