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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,722.96, 38,649.03 and 16,367.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,722.96, 38,649.03 and 16,367.05 is: 24,591.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,722.96 : 38,649.03 = 16,367.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,722.96/38,649.03 = 16,367.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,722.96x = 38,649.03 × 16,367.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,722.96x = 632,570,606.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,570,606.46/25,722.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,591.67

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