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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,962.44, 38,956.38 and 16,099.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,962.44, 38,956.38 and 16,099.16 is: 24,156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,962.44 : 38,956.38 = 16,099.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,962.44/38,956.38 = 16,099.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,962.44x = 38,956.38 × 16,099.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,962.44x = 627,164,994.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,164,994.64/25,962.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,156.63

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