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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,632.81, 38,395.17 and 16,267.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,632.81, 38,395.17 and 16,267.89 is: 24,367.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,632.81 : 38,395.17 = 16,267.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,632.81/38,395.17 = 16,267.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,632.81x = 38,395.17 × 16,267.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,632.81x = 624,608,402.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,608,402.09/25,632.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,367.54

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