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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,465.28, 38,117.93 and 16,072.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,465.28, 38,117.93 and 16,072.79 is: 24,058.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,465.28 : 38,117.93 = 16,072.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,465.28/38,117.93 = 16,072.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,465.28x = 38,117.93 × 16,072.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,465.28x = 612,661,213.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,661,213.17/25,465.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,058.69

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