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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,766.84, 38,580.98 and 16,355.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,766.84, 38,580.98 and 16,355.91 is: 24,489.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,766.84 : 38,580.98 = 16,355.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,766.84/38,580.98 = 16,355.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,766.84x = 38,580.98 × 16,355.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,766.84x = 631,026,954.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 631,026,954.81/25,766.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,489.89

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