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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,594.64, 38,327.56 and 16,206.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,594.64, 38,327.56 and 16,206.24 is: 24,268.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,594.64 : 38,327.56 = 16,206.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,594.64/38,327.56 = 16,206.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,594.64x = 38,327.56 × 16,206.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,594.64x = 621,145,635.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 621,145,635.97/25,594.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,268.58

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