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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,409.70, 38,114.55 and 16,552.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,409.70, 38,114.55 and 16,552.35 is: 24,828.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,409.70 : 38,114.55 = 16,552.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,409.70/38,114.55 = 16,552.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,409.70x = 38,114.55 × 16,552.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,409.70x = 630,885,371.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,885,371.69/25,409.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,828.53

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