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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,908.60, 38,862.90 and 16,110.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,908.60, 38,862.90 and 16,110.20 is: 24,165.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,908.60 : 38,862.90 = 16,110.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,908.60/38,862.90 = 16,110.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,908.60x = 38,862.90 × 16,110.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,908.60x = 626,089,091.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,089,091.58/25,908.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,165.30

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