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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,891.22, 38,804.02 and 16,528.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,891.22, 38,804.02 and 16,528.44 is: 24,771.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,891.22 : 38,804.02 = 16,528.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,891.22/38,804.02 = 16,528.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,891.22x = 38,804.02 × 16,528.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,891.22x = 641,369,916.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,369,916.33/25,891.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,771.71

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