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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,951.33, 38,951.61 and 16,060.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,951.33, 38,951.61 and 16,060.69 is: 24,106.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,951.33 : 38,951.61 = 16,060.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,951.33/38,951.61 = 16,060.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,951.33x = 38,951.61 × 16,060.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,951.33x = 625,589,733.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,589,733.21/25,951.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,106.27

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