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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,647.72, 38,417.31 and 16,282.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,647.72, 38,417.31 and 16,282.77 is: 24,389.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,647.72 : 38,417.31 = 16,282.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,647.72/38,417.31 = 16,282.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,647.72x = 38,417.31 × 16,282.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,647.72x = 625,540,222.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,540,222.75/25,647.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,389.70

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