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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,797.40, 38,727.30 and 16,437.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,797.40, 38,727.30 and 16,437.40 is: 24,675.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,797.40 : 38,727.30 = 16,437.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,797.40/38,727.30 = 16,437.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,797.40x = 38,727.30 × 16,437.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,797.40x = 636,576,121.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,576,121.02/25,797.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,675.98

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