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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,945.11, 38,853.88 and 16,557.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,945.11, 38,853.88 and 16,557.41 is: 24,795.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,945.11 : 38,853.88 = 16,557.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,945.11/38,853.88 = 16,557.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,945.11x = 38,853.88 × 16,557.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,945.11x = 643,319,676.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,319,676.99/25,945.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,795.41

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