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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,967.72, 39,014 and 16,625.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,967.72, 39,014 and 16,625.90 is: 24,978.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,967.72 : 39,014 = 16,625.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,967.72/39,014 = 16,625.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,967.72x = 39,014 × 16,625.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,967.72x = 648,642,862.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 648,642,862.60/25,967.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,978.81

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