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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,672.51, 38,428.10 and 16,323.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,672.51, 38,428.10 and 16,323.08 is: 24,433.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,672.51 : 38,428.10 = 16,323.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,672.51/38,428.10 = 16,323.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,672.51x = 38,428.10 × 16,323.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,672.51x = 627,264,950.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 627,264,950.55/25,672.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,433.33

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