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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,841.58, 38,827.26 and 16,485.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,841.58, 38,827.26 and 16,485.90 is: 24,770.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,841.58 : 38,827.26 = 16,485.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,841.58/38,827.26 = 16,485.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,841.58x = 38,827.26 × 16,485.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,841.58x = 640,102,325.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,102,325.63/25,841.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,770.25

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