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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,947.33, 38,945.61 and 16,056.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,947.33, 38,945.61 and 16,056.69 is: 24,100.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,947.33 : 38,945.61 = 16,056.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,947.33/38,945.61 = 16,056.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,947.33x = 38,945.61 × 16,056.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,947.33x = 625,337,586.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,337,586.63/25,947.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,100.27

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