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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,666.60, 38,435.10 and 16,853.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,666.60, 38,435.10 and 16,853.80 is: 25,238.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,666.60 : 38,435.10 = 16,853.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,666.60/38,435.10 = 16,853.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,666.60x = 38,435.10 × 16,853.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,666.60x = 647,777,488.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,777,488.38/25,666.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,238.15

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