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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,842.58, 38,828.76 and 16,486.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,842.58, 38,828.76 and 16,486.90 is: 24,771.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,842.58 : 38,828.76 = 16,486.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,842.58/38,828.76 = 16,486.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,842.58x = 38,828.76 × 16,486.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,842.58x = 640,165,883.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 640,165,883.24/25,842.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,771.75

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