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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,999.79, 38,923.13 and 16,107.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,999.79, 38,923.13 and 16,107.26 is: 24,113.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,999.79 : 38,923.13 = 16,107.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,999.79/38,923.13 = 16,107.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,999.79x = 38,923.13 × 16,107.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,999.79x = 626,944,820.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,944,820.58/25,999.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,113.46

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