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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,730.21, 38,659.91 and 16,374.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,730.21, 38,659.91 and 16,374.30 is: 24,602.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,730.21 : 38,659.91 = 16,374.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,730.21/38,659.91 = 16,374.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,730.21x = 38,659.91 × 16,374.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,730.21x = 633,028,882.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,028,882.44/25,730.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,602.56

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