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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,912.72, 38,844.40 and 16,526.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,912.72, 38,844.40 and 16,526.40 is: 24,773.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,912.72 : 38,844.40 = 16,526.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,912.72/38,844.40 = 16,526.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,912.72x = 38,844.40 × 16,526.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,912.72x = 641,958,092.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,958,092.16/25,912.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,773.86

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