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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,662.83, 38,474.42 and 16,283.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,662.83, 38,474.42 and 16,283.32 is: 24,412.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,662.83 : 38,474.42 = 16,283.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,662.83/38,474.42 = 16,283.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,662.83x = 38,474.42 × 16,283.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,662.83x = 626,491,115.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,491,115.07/25,662.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,412.40

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