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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,849.52, 38,774.52 and 16,622

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,849.52, 38,774.52 and 16,622 is: 24,933.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,849.52 : 38,774.52 = 16,622 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,849.52/38,774.52 = 16,622/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,849.52x = 38,774.52 × 16,622
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,849.52x = 644,510,071.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,510,071.44/25,849.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,933.15

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