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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,728.96, 38,658.03 and 16,373.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,728.96, 38,658.03 and 16,373.05 is: 24,600.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,728.96 : 38,658.03 = 16,373.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,728.96/38,658.03 = 16,373.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,728.96x = 38,658.03 × 16,373.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,728.96x = 632,949,858.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,949,858.09/25,728.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,600.68

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