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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,644.20, 38,466.30 and 16,896.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,644.20, 38,466.30 and 16,896.20 is: 25,344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,644.20 : 38,466.30 = 16,896.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,644.20/38,466.30 = 16,896.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,644.20x = 38,466.30 × 16,896.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,644.20x = 649,934,298.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,934,298.06/25,644.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,344.30

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