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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,818.33, 38,792.39 and 16,462.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,818.33, 38,792.39 and 16,462.65 is: 24,735.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,818.33 : 38,792.39 = 16,462.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,818.33/38,792.39 = 16,462.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,818.33x = 38,792.39 × 16,462.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,818.33x = 638,625,456.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,625,456.92/25,818.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,735.35

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