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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,723.96, 38,650.53 and 16,368.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,723.96, 38,650.53 and 16,368.05 is: 24,593.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,723.96 : 38,650.53 = 16,368.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,723.96/38,650.53 = 16,368.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,723.96x = 38,650.53 × 16,368.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,723.96x = 632,633,807.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,633,807.57/25,723.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,593.17

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