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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,642.80, 38,399.40 and 16,254.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,642.80, 38,399.40 and 16,254.24 is: 24,340.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,642.80 : 38,399.40 = 16,254.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,642.80/38,399.40 = 16,254.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,642.80x = 38,399.40 × 16,254.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,642.80x = 624,153,063.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,153,063.46/25,642.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,340.29

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