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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,981.20, 38,971.80 and 16,088.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,981.20, 38,971.80 and 16,088.40 is: 24,132.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,981.20 : 38,971.80 = 16,088.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,981.20/38,971.80 = 16,088.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,981.20x = 38,971.80 × 16,088.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,981.20x = 626,993,907.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,993,907.12/25,981.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,132.60

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