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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,929.72, 38,861.78 and 16,566.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,929.72, 38,861.78 and 16,566.12 is: 24,828.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,929.72 : 38,861.78 = 16,566.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,929.72/38,861.78 = 16,566.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,929.72x = 38,861.78 × 16,566.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,929.72x = 643,788,828.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,788,828.06/25,929.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,828.22

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