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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,746.06, 38,619.09 and 16,570.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,746.06, 38,619.09 and 16,570.38 is: 24,855.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,746.06 : 38,619.09 = 16,570.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,746.06/38,619.09 = 16,570.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,746.06x = 38,619.09 × 16,570.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,746.06x = 639,932,996.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,932,996.55/25,746.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,855.57

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