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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,796.91, 38,670.68 and 16,407.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,796.91, 38,670.68 and 16,407.84 is: 24,596.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,796.91 : 38,670.68 = 16,407.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,796.91/38,670.68 = 16,407.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,796.91x = 38,670.68 × 16,407.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,796.91x = 634,502,516.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,502,516.17/25,796.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,596.06

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