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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,928.97, 38,860.65 and 16,565.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,928.97, 38,860.65 and 16,565.37 is: 24,827.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,928.97 : 38,860.65 = 16,565.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,928.97/38,860.65 = 16,565.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,928.97x = 38,860.65 × 16,565.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,928.97x = 643,741,045.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,741,045.69/25,928.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,827.10

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