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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,887.77, 38,824.46 and 16,393.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,887.77, 38,824.46 and 16,393.91 is: 24,586.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,887.77 : 38,824.46 = 16,393.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,887.77/38,824.46 = 16,393.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,887.77x = 38,824.46 × 16,393.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,887.77x = 636,484,488.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,484,488.42/25,887.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,586.30

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