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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,442.66, 38,098.71 and 16,651.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,442.66, 38,098.71 and 16,651.94 is: 24,935.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,442.66 : 38,098.71 = 16,651.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,442.66/38,098.71 = 16,651.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,442.66x = 38,098.71 × 16,651.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,442.66x = 634,417,433.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 634,417,433.00/25,442.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,935.18

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