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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,833.52, 38,691.96 and 16,473.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,833.52, 38,691.96 and 16,473.52 is: 24,673.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,833.52 : 38,691.96 = 16,473.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,833.52/38,691.96 = 16,473.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,833.52x = 38,691.96 × 16,473.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,833.52x = 637,392,776.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,392,776.90/25,833.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,673.09

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