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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,748.43, 38,687.34 and 16,392.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,748.43, 38,687.34 and 16,392.62 is: 24,630.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,748.43 : 38,687.34 = 16,392.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,748.43/38,687.34 = 16,392.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,748.43x = 38,687.34 × 16,392.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,748.43x = 634,186,863.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,186,863.43/25,748.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,630.12

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