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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,673.04, 38,445.30 and 16,284.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,673.04, 38,445.30 and 16,284.60 is: 24,386.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,673.04 : 38,445.30 = 16,284.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,673.04/38,445.30 = 16,284.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,673.04x = 38,445.30 × 16,284.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,673.04x = 626,066,332.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 626,066,332.38/25,673.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,386.14

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