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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,266.68, 37,932.98 and 16,983.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,266.68, 37,932.98 and 16,983.80 is: 25,497.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,266.68 : 37,932.98 = 16,983.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,266.68/37,932.98 = 16,983.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,266.68x = 37,932.98 × 16,983.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,266.68x = 644,246,145.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 644,246,145.72/25,266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,497.86

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