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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,766.34, 38,580.23 and 16,355.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,766.34, 38,580.23 and 16,355.41 is: 24,489.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,766.34 : 38,580.23 = 16,355.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,766.34/38,580.23 = 16,355.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,766.34x = 38,580.23 × 16,355.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,766.34x = 630,995,479.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 630,995,479.54/25,766.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,489.14

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