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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,929.60, 38,894.40 and 16,598.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,929.60, 38,894.40 and 16,598.40 is: 24,897.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,929.60 : 38,894.40 = 16,598.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,929.60/38,894.40 = 16,598.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,929.60x = 38,894.40 × 16,598.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,929.60x = 645,584,808.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 645,584,808.96/25,929.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,897.60

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