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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,744.21, 38,543.51 and 16,360.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,744.21, 38,543.51 and 16,360.97 is: 24,495.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,744.21 : 38,543.51 = 16,360.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,744.21/38,543.51 = 16,360.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,744.21x = 38,543.51 × 16,360.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,744.21x = 630,609,058.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,609,058.99/25,744.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,495.18

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