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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,908.72, 38,838.42 and 16,522.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,908.72, 38,838.42 and 16,522.38 is: 24,767.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,908.72 : 38,838.42 = 16,522.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,908.72/38,838.42 = 16,522.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,908.72x = 38,838.42 × 16,522.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,908.72x = 641,703,133.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,703,133.84/25,908.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,767.84

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