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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,957.60, 38,972.40 and 16,655.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,957.60, 38,972.40 and 16,655.20 is: 25,005.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,957.60 : 38,972.40 = 16,655.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,957.60/38,972.40 = 16,655.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,957.60x = 38,972.40 × 16,655.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,957.60x = 649,093,116.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,093,116.48/25,957.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,005.90

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