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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,956.33, 38,959.11 and 16,065.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,956.33, 38,959.11 and 16,065.69 is: 24,113.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,956.33 : 38,959.11 = 16,065.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,956.33/38,959.11 = 16,065.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,956.33x = 38,959.11 × 16,065.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,956.33x = 625,904,983.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,904,983.94/25,956.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,113.77

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