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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,472.29, 38,158.73 and 16,680.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,472.29, 38,158.73 and 16,680.55 is: 24,988.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,472.29 : 38,158.73 = 16,680.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,472.29/38,158.73 = 16,680.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,472.29x = 38,158.73 × 16,680.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,472.29x = 636,508,562.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,508,562.00/25,472.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,988.27

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