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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,753.06, 38,629.59 and 16,577.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,753.06, 38,629.59 and 16,577.38 is: 24,866.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,753.06 : 38,629.59 = 16,577.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,753.06/38,629.59 = 16,577.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,753.06x = 38,629.59 × 16,577.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,753.06x = 640,377,392.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,377,392.67/25,753.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,866.07

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