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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,637.92, 38,403.05 and 16,273.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,637.92, 38,403.05 and 16,273.17 is: 24,375.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,637.92 : 38,403.05 = 16,273.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,637.92/38,403.05 = 16,273.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,637.92x = 38,403.05 × 16,273.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,637.92x = 624,939,279.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,939,279.80/25,637.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,375.59

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