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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,567.90, 38,344.83 and 16,193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,567.90, 38,344.83 and 16,193.86 is: 24,286.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,567.90 : 38,344.83 = 16,193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,567.90/38,344.83 = 16,193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,567.90x = 38,344.83 × 16,193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,567.90x = 620,950,808.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,950,808.74/25,567.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,286.34

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