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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,964.70, 38,947.05 and 16,071.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,964.70, 38,947.05 and 16,071.90 is: 24,107.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,964.70 : 38,947.05 = 16,071.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,964.70/38,947.05 = 16,071.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,964.70x = 38,947.05 × 16,071.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,964.70x = 625,953,092.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,953,092.90/25,964.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,107.85

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