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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,726.46, 38,654.28 and 16,370.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,726.46, 38,654.28 and 16,370.55 is: 24,596.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,726.46 : 38,654.28 = 16,370.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,726.46/38,654.28 = 16,370.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,726.46x = 38,654.28 × 16,370.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,726.46x = 632,791,823.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 632,791,823.45/25,726.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,596.93

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