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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,982.40, 38,973.60 and 16,132.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,982.40, 38,973.60 and 16,132.80 is: 24,199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,982.40 : 38,973.60 = 16,132.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,982.40/38,973.60 = 16,132.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,982.40x = 38,973.60 × 16,132.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,982.40x = 628,753,294.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,753,294.08/25,982.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,199.20

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