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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,902.34, 38,797.35 and 16,044.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,902.34, 38,797.35 and 16,044.10 is: 24,031.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,902.34 : 38,797.35 = 16,044.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,902.34/38,797.35 = 16,044.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,902.34x = 38,797.35 × 16,044.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,902.34x = 622,468,563.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,468,563.14/25,902.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,031.36

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