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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,649.19, 38,419.92 and 16,284.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,649.19, 38,419.92 and 16,284.42 is: 24,392.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,649.19 : 38,419.92 = 16,284.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,649.19/38,419.92 = 16,284.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,649.19x = 38,419.92 × 16,284.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,649.19x = 625,646,113.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,646,113.65/25,649.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,392.43

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