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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,626.40, 38,470.80 and 16,266.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,626.40, 38,470.80 and 16,266.40 is: 24,419.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,626.40 : 38,470.80 = 16,266.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,626.40/38,470.80 = 16,266.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,626.40x = 38,470.80 × 16,266.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,626.40x = 625,781,421.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,781,421.12/25,626.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,419.40

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