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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,993.61, 39,017.33 and 16,005.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,993.61, 39,017.33 and 16,005.54 is: 24,024.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,993.61 : 39,017.33 = 16,005.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,993.61/39,017.33 = 16,005.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,993.61x = 39,017.33 × 16,005.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,993.61x = 624,493,355.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,493,355.98/25,993.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,024.88

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