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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,672.04, 38,443.80 and 16,283.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,672.04, 38,443.80 and 16,283.60 is: 24,384.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,672.04 : 38,443.80 = 16,283.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,672.04/38,443.80 = 16,283.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,672.04x = 38,443.80 × 16,283.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,672.04x = 626,003,461.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,003,461.68/25,672.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,384.64

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