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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,794.15, 38,666.46 and 16,405.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,794.15, 38,666.46 and 16,405.03 is: 24,591.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,794.15 : 38,666.46 = 16,405.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,794.15/38,666.46 = 16,405.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,794.15x = 38,666.46 × 16,405.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,794.15x = 634,324,546.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,324,546.15/25,794.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,591.80

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