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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,767.34, 38,581.73 and 16,356.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,767.34, 38,581.73 and 16,356.41 is: 24,490.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,767.34 : 38,581.73 = 16,356.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,767.34/38,581.73 = 16,356.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,767.34x = 38,581.73 × 16,356.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,767.34x = 631,058,594.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,058,594.39/25,767.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,490.64

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