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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,336.80, 38,005.44 and 16,626.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,336.80, 38,005.44 and 16,626.96 is: 24,940.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,336.80 : 38,005.44 = 16,626.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,336.80/38,005.44 = 16,626.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,336.80x = 38,005.44 × 16,626.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,336.80x = 631,914,930.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,914,930.66/25,336.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,940.60

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