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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,965.60, 38,890.80 and 16,634.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,965.60, 38,890.80 and 16,634.40 is: 24,914.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,965.60 : 38,890.80 = 16,634.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,965.60/38,890.80 = 16,634.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,965.60x = 38,890.80 × 16,634.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,965.60x = 646,925,123.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,925,123.52/25,965.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,914.70

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