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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,767.84, 38,582.48 and 16,356.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,767.84, 38,582.48 and 16,356.91 is: 24,491.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,767.84 : 38,582.48 = 16,356.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,767.84/38,582.48 = 16,356.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,767.84x = 38,582.48 × 16,356.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,767.84x = 631,090,071.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,090,071.15/25,767.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,491.39

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