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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,930.40, 38,924.40 and 16,080.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,930.40, 38,924.40 and 16,080.80 is: 24,139.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,930.40 : 38,924.40 = 16,080.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,930.40/38,924.40 = 16,080.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,930.40x = 38,924.40 × 16,080.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,930.40x = 625,935,491.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,935,491.52/25,930.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,139.06

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