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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,817.58, 38,791.26 and 16,461.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,817.58, 38,791.26 and 16,461.90 is: 24,734.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,817.58 : 38,791.26 = 16,461.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,817.58/38,791.26 = 16,461.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,817.58x = 38,791.26 × 16,461.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,817.58x = 638,577,842.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,577,842.99/25,817.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,734.23

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