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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,526.76, 38,283.18 and 16,152.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,526.76, 38,283.18 and 16,152.72 is: 24,224.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,526.76 : 38,283.18 = 16,152.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,526.76/38,283.18 = 16,152.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,526.76x = 38,283.18 × 16,152.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,526.76x = 618,377,487.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,377,487.25/25,526.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,224.68

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