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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,909.86, 38,777.22 and 16,057.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,909.86, 38,777.22 and 16,057.44 is: 24,031.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,909.86 : 38,777.22 = 16,057.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,909.86/38,777.22 = 16,057.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,909.86x = 38,777.22 × 16,057.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,909.86x = 622,662,883.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,662,883.52/25,909.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,031.89

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