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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,905.80, 38,858.70 and 16,574.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,905.80, 38,858.70 and 16,574.60 is: 24,861.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,905.80 : 38,858.70 = 16,574.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,905.80/38,858.70 = 16,574.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,905.80x = 38,858.70 × 16,574.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,905.80x = 644,067,409.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,067,409.02/25,905.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,861.90

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