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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,895.45, 38,773.97 and 16,484.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,895.45, 38,773.97 and 16,484.51 is: 24,682.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,895.45 : 38,773.97 = 16,484.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,895.45/38,773.97 = 16,484.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,895.45x = 38,773.97 × 16,484.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,895.45x = 639,170,030.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,170,030.49/25,895.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,682.72

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