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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,651.80, 38,412.90 and 16,263.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,651.80, 38,412.90 and 16,263.24 is: 24,353.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,651.80 : 38,412.90 = 16,263.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,651.80/38,412.90 = 16,263.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,651.80x = 38,412.90 × 16,263.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,651.80x = 624,718,211.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,718,211.80/25,651.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,353.78

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