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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,905.30, 38,894.40 and 16,063.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,905.30, 38,894.40 and 16,063.80 is: 24,118.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,905.30 : 38,894.40 = 16,063.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,905.30/38,894.40 = 16,063.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,905.30x = 38,894.40 × 16,063.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,905.30x = 624,791,862.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,791,862.72/25,905.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,118.30

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