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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,761.45, 38,650.92 and 16,262.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,761.45, 38,650.92 and 16,262.73 is: 24,399.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,761.45 : 38,650.92 = 16,262.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,761.45/38,650.92 = 16,262.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,761.45x = 38,650.92 × 16,262.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,761.45x = 628,569,476.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 628,569,476.21/25,761.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,399.62

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