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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,434.60, 38,151.90 and 16,674.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,434.60, 38,151.90 and 16,674.60 is: 25,011.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,434.60 : 38,151.90 = 16,674.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,434.60/38,151.90 = 16,674.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,434.60x = 38,151.90 × 16,674.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,434.60x = 636,167,671.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,167,671.74/25,434.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,011.90

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