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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,751.43, 38,691.84 and 16,395.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,751.43, 38,691.84 and 16,395.62 is: 24,634.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,751.43 : 38,691.84 = 16,395.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,751.43/38,691.84 = 16,395.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,751.43x = 38,691.84 × 16,395.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,751.43x = 634,376,705.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,376,705.74/25,751.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,634.62

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