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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,805.64, 38,681.04 and 16,416.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,805.64, 38,681.04 and 16,416.12 is: 24,606.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,805.64 : 38,681.04 = 16,416.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,805.64/38,681.04 = 16,416.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,805.64x = 38,681.04 × 16,416.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,805.64x = 634,992,594.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,992,594.36/25,805.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,606.74

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