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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,555.23, 38,282.76 and 16,763.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,555.23, 38,282.76 and 16,763.49 is: 25,112.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,555.23 : 38,282.76 = 16,763.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,555.23/38,282.76 = 16,763.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,555.23x = 38,282.76 × 16,763.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,555.23x = 641,752,664.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,752,664.43/25,555.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,112.38

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