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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,443.16, 38,099.46 and 16,652.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,443.16, 38,099.46 and 16,652.44 is: 24,935.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,443.16 : 38,099.46 = 16,652.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,443.16/38,099.46 = 16,652.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,443.16x = 38,099.46 × 16,652.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,443.16x = 634,448,971.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,448,971.68/25,443.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,935.93

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