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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,775.71, 38,594.28 and 16,364.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,775.71, 38,594.28 and 16,364.77 is: 24,503.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,775.71 : 38,594.28 = 16,364.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,775.71/38,594.28 = 16,364.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,775.71x = 38,594.28 × 16,364.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,775.71x = 631,586,515.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,586,515.52/25,775.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,503.17

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