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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,949.44, 38,936.84 and 16,086.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,949.44, 38,936.84 and 16,086.08 is: 24,136.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,949.44 : 38,936.84 = 16,086.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,949.44/38,936.84 = 16,086.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,949.44x = 38,936.84 × 16,086.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,949.44x = 626,341,123.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,341,123.19/25,949.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,136.98

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