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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,740.56, 38,610.84 and 16,564.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,740.56, 38,610.84 and 16,564.88 is: 24,847.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,740.56 : 38,610.84 = 16,564.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,740.56/38,610.84 = 16,564.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,740.56x = 38,610.84 × 16,564.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,740.56x = 639,583,931.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,583,931.30/25,740.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,847.32

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