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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,439.70, 38,159.55 and 16,582.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,439.70, 38,159.55 and 16,582.35 is: 24,873.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,439.70 : 38,159.55 = 16,582.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,439.70/38,159.55 = 16,582.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,439.70x = 38,159.55 × 16,582.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,439.70x = 632,775,013.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,775,013.94/25,439.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,873.53

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