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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,610.67, 38,389.87 and 16,257.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,610.67, 38,389.87 and 16,257.60 is: 24,369.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,610.67 : 38,389.87 = 16,257.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,610.67/38,389.87 = 16,257.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,610.67x = 38,389.87 × 16,257.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,610.67x = 624,127,150.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,127,150.51/25,610.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,369.81

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