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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,935.20, 38,902.80 and 16,104.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,935.20, 38,902.80 and 16,104.80 is: 24,157.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,935.20 : 38,902.80 = 16,104.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,935.20/38,902.80 = 16,104.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,935.20x = 38,902.80 × 16,104.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,935.20x = 626,521,813.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,521,813.44/25,935.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,157.20

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