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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.02, 38,973.93 and 16,009.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.02, 38,973.93 and 16,009.90 is: 23,999.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.02 : 38,973.93 = 16,009.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.02/38,973.93 = 16,009.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.02x = 38,973.93 × 16,009.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.02x = 623,968,564.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,968,564.44/25,999.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,999.70

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