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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,339.09, 38,022.17 and 16,452.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,339.09, 38,022.17 and 16,452.32 is: 24,687.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,339.09 : 38,022.17 = 16,452.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,339.09/38,022.17 = 16,452.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,339.09x = 38,022.17 × 16,452.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,339.09x = 625,552,751.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,552,751.24/25,339.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,687.26

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