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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,909.27, 38,776.42 and 16,056.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,909.27, 38,776.42 and 16,056.83 is: 24,031.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,909.27 : 38,776.42 = 16,056.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,909.27/38,776.42 = 16,056.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,909.27x = 38,776.42 × 16,056.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,909.27x = 622,626,500.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,626,500.96/25,909.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,031.03

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