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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,881.56, 38,768.58 and 16,475.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,881.56, 38,768.58 and 16,475.03 is: 24,678.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,881.56 : 38,768.58 = 16,475.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,881.56/38,768.58 = 16,475.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,881.56x = 38,768.58 × 16,475.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,881.56x = 638,713,518.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,713,518.56/25,881.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,678.32

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