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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,667.62, 38,420.76 and 16,318.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,667.62, 38,420.76 and 16,318.19 is: 24,426.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,667.62 : 38,420.76 = 16,318.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,667.62/38,420.76 = 16,318.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,667.62x = 38,420.76 × 16,318.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,667.62x = 626,957,418.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,957,418.87/25,667.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,426.01

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