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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,724.97, 38,652.03 and 16,369.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,724.97, 38,652.03 and 16,369.05 is: 24,594.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,724.97 : 38,652.03 = 16,369.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,724.97/38,652.03 = 16,369.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,724.97x = 38,652.03 × 16,369.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,724.97x = 632,697,011.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,697,011.67/25,724.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,594.66

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