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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,781.97, 38,684.40 and 16,419.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,781.97, 38,684.40 and 16,419.56 is: 24,636.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,781.97 : 38,684.40 = 16,419.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,781.97/38,684.40 = 16,419.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,781.97x = 38,684.40 × 16,419.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,781.97x = 635,180,826.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 635,180,826.86/25,781.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,636.63

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