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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,729.98, 38,659.54 and 16,374.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,729.98, 38,659.54 and 16,374.06 is: 24,602.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,729.98 : 38,659.54 = 16,374.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,729.98/38,659.54 = 16,374.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,729.98x = 38,659.54 × 16,374.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,729.98x = 633,013,627.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,013,627.53/25,729.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,602.18

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