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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,975.76, 38,952.12 and 16,114.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,975.76, 38,952.12 and 16,114.64 is: 24,164.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,975.76 : 38,952.12 = 16,114.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,975.76/38,952.12 = 16,114.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,975.76x = 38,952.12 × 16,114.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,975.76x = 627,699,391.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,699,391.04/25,975.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,164.81

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