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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,945.40, 38,946.90 and 16,095.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,945.40, 38,946.90 and 16,095.80 is: 24,161.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,945.40 : 38,946.90 = 16,095.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,945.40/38,946.90 = 16,095.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,945.40x = 38,946.90 × 16,095.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,945.40x = 626,881,513.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,881,513.02/25,945.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,161.57

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