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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,903.08, 38,789.01 and 16,061.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,903.08, 38,789.01 and 16,061.58 is: 24,051.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,903.08 : 38,789.01 = 16,061.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,903.08/38,789.01 = 16,061.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,903.08x = 38,789.01 × 16,061.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,903.08x = 623,012,787.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,012,787.24/25,903.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,051.69

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