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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,744.95, 38,544.63 and 16,361.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,744.95, 38,544.63 and 16,361.73 is: 24,496.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,744.95 : 38,544.63 = 16,361.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,744.95/38,544.63 = 16,361.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,744.95x = 38,544.63 × 16,361.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,744.95x = 630,656,829.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,656,829.01/25,744.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,496.33

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