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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,948.40, 38,951.40 and 16,098.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,948.40, 38,951.40 and 16,098.80 is: 24,166.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,948.40 : 38,951.40 = 16,098.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,948.40/38,951.40 = 16,098.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,948.40x = 38,951.40 × 16,098.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,948.40x = 627,070,798.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,070,798.32/25,948.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,166.07

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