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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,727.96, 38,656.53 and 16,372.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,727.96, 38,656.53 and 16,372.05 is: 24,599.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,727.96 : 38,656.53 = 16,372.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,727.96/38,656.53 = 16,372.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,727.96x = 38,656.53 × 16,372.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,727.96x = 632,886,641.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,886,641.99/25,727.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,599.18

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