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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,737, 38,670.04 and 16,381.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,737, 38,670.04 and 16,381.06 is: 24,612.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,737 : 38,670.04 = 16,381.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,737/38,670.04 = 16,381.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,737x = 38,670.04 × 16,381.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,737x = 633,456,245.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 633,456,245.44/25,737
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,612.67

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