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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,908.73, 38,797.48 and 16,018.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,908.73, 38,797.48 and 16,018.02 is: 23,986.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,908.73 : 38,797.48 = 16,018.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,908.73/38,797.48 = 16,018.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,908.73x = 38,797.48 × 16,018.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,908.73x = 621,458,830.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,458,830.61/25,908.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,986.47

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