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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,757.87, 38,567.58 and 16,346.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,757.87, 38,567.58 and 16,346.93 is: 24,476.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,757.87 : 38,567.58 = 16,346.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,757.87/38,567.58 = 16,346.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,757.87x = 38,567.58 × 16,346.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,757.87x = 630,461,626.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,461,626.95/25,757.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,476.47

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