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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,882.06, 38,769.32 and 16,475.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,882.06, 38,769.32 and 16,475.54 is: 24,679.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,882.06 : 38,769.32 = 16,475.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,882.06/38,769.32 = 16,475.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,882.06x = 38,769.32 × 16,475.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,882.06x = 638,745,482.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,745,482.43/25,882.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,679.08

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