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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,975.70, 38,963.55 and 16,082.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,975.70, 38,963.55 and 16,082.90 is: 24,124.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,975.70 : 38,963.55 = 16,082.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,975.70/38,963.55 = 16,082.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,975.70x = 38,963.55 × 16,082.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,975.70x = 626,646,878.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,646,878.30/25,975.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,124.35

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