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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,727.46, 38,655.78 and 16,371.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,727.46, 38,655.78 and 16,371.55 is: 24,598.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,727.46 : 38,655.78 = 16,371.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,727.46/38,655.78 = 16,371.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,727.46x = 38,655.78 × 16,371.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,727.46x = 632,855,035.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,855,035.06/25,727.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,598.43

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