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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,654.80, 38,417.40 and 16,266.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,654.80, 38,417.40 and 16,266.24 is: 24,358.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,654.80 : 38,417.40 = 16,266.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,654.80/38,417.40 = 16,266.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,654.80x = 38,417.40 × 16,266.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,654.80x = 624,906,648.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,906,648.58/25,654.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,358.27

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