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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,927.47, 38,858.40 and 16,563.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,927.47, 38,858.40 and 16,563.87 is: 24,824.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,927.47 : 38,858.40 = 16,563.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,927.47/38,858.40 = 16,563.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,927.47x = 38,858.40 × 16,563.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,927.47x = 643,645,486.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,645,486.01/25,927.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,824.85

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