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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,773.12, 38,634.99 and 16,384.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,773.12, 38,634.99 and 16,384.05 is: 24,560.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,773.12 : 38,634.99 = 16,384.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,773.12/38,634.99 = 16,384.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,773.12x = 38,634.99 × 16,384.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,773.12x = 632,997,607.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,997,607.91/25,773.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,560.38

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