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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,834.52, 38,693.46 and 16,474.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,834.52, 38,693.46 and 16,474.52 is: 24,674.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,834.52 : 38,693.46 = 16,474.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,834.52/38,693.46 = 16,474.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,834.52x = 38,693.46 × 16,474.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,834.52x = 637,456,180.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 637,456,180.64/25,834.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,674.59

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