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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,944.90, 38,966.49 and 16,152.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,944.90, 38,966.49 and 16,152.54 is: 24,259.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,944.90 : 38,966.49 = 16,152.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,944.90/38,966.49 = 16,152.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,944.90x = 38,966.49 × 16,152.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,944.90x = 629,407,788.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 629,407,788.38/25,944.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,259.40

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