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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,738.21, 38,534.51 and 16,354.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,738.21, 38,534.51 and 16,354.97 is: 24,486.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,738.21 : 38,534.51 = 16,354.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,738.21/38,534.51 = 16,354.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,738.21x = 38,534.51 × 16,354.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,738.21x = 630,230,603.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,230,603.23/25,738.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,486.19

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