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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,905.84, 38,802.60 and 16,047.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,905.84, 38,802.60 and 16,047.60 is: 24,036.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,905.84 : 38,802.60 = 16,047.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,905.84/38,802.60 = 16,047.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,905.84x = 38,802.60 × 16,047.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,905.84x = 622,688,603.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,688,603.76/25,905.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,036.61

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