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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,745.46, 38,545.38 and 16,362.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,745.46, 38,545.38 and 16,362.22 is: 24,497.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,745.46 : 38,545.38 = 16,362.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,745.46/38,545.38 = 16,362.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,745.46x = 38,545.38 × 16,362.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,745.46x = 630,687,987.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,687,987.54/25,745.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,497.06

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