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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,609.67, 38,388.37 and 16,256.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,609.67, 38,388.37 and 16,256.60 is: 24,368.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,609.67 : 38,388.37 = 16,256.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,609.67/38,388.37 = 16,256.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,609.67x = 38,388.37 × 16,256.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,609.67x = 624,064,375.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,064,375.74/25,609.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,368.31

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