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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,744.56, 38,616.84 and 16,568.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,744.56, 38,616.84 and 16,568.88 is: 24,853.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,744.56 : 38,616.84 = 16,568.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,744.56/38,616.84 = 16,568.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,744.56x = 38,616.84 × 16,568.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,744.56x = 639,837,787.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,837,787.94/25,744.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,853.32

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