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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,796.14, 38,666.78 and 16,406.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,796.14, 38,666.78 and 16,406.62 is: 24,592.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,796.14 : 38,666.78 = 16,406.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,796.14/38,666.78 = 16,406.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,796.14x = 38,666.78 × 16,406.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,796.14x = 634,391,166.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,391,166.08/25,796.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,592.48

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