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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,905.74, 38,792.97 and 16,015.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,905.74, 38,792.97 and 16,015.02 is: 23,981.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,905.74 : 38,792.97 = 16,015.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,905.74/38,792.97 = 16,015.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,905.74x = 38,792.97 × 16,015.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,905.74x = 621,270,190.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,270,190.41/25,905.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,981.96

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