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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,662.40, 38,524.80 and 16,302.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,662.40, 38,524.80 and 16,302.40 is: 24,473.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,662.40 : 38,524.80 = 16,302.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,662.40/38,524.80 = 16,302.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,662.40x = 38,524.80 × 16,302.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,662.40x = 628,046,699.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,046,699.52/25,662.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,473.42

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