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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,752.43, 38,693.34 and 16,396.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,752.43, 38,693.34 and 16,396.62 is: 24,636.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,752.43 : 38,693.34 = 16,396.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,752.43/38,693.34 = 16,396.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,752.43x = 38,693.34 × 16,396.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,752.43x = 634,439,992.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,439,992.51/25,752.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,636.12

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