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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,951.83, 38,952.36 and 16,061.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,951.83, 38,952.36 and 16,061.19 is: 24,107.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,951.83 : 38,952.36 = 16,061.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,951.83/38,952.36 = 16,061.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,951.83x = 38,952.36 × 16,061.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,951.83x = 625,621,254.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,621,254.91/25,951.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,107.02

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