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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,607.47, 38,391.16 and 16,245.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,607.47, 38,391.16 and 16,245.74 is: 24,355.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,607.47 : 38,391.16 = 16,245.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,607.47/38,391.16 = 16,245.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,607.47x = 38,391.16 × 16,245.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,607.47x = 623,692,843.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 623,692,843.79/25,607.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,355.90

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