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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,340.09, 38,023.67 and 16,453.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,340.09, 38,023.67 and 16,453.32 is: 24,688.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,340.09 : 38,023.67 = 16,453.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,340.09/38,023.67 = 16,453.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,340.09x = 38,023.67 × 16,453.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,340.09x = 625,615,610.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,615,610.08/25,340.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,688.77

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