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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,359.24, 38,038.86 and 16,907.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,359.24, 38,038.86 and 16,907.88 is: 25,361.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,359.24 : 38,038.86 = 16,907.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,359.24/38,038.86 = 16,907.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,359.24x = 38,038.86 × 16,907.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,359.24x = 643,156,480.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,156,480.22/25,359.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,361.82

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