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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,472.41, 38,158.91 and 16,680.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,472.41, 38,158.91 and 16,680.67 is: 24,988.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,472.41 : 38,158.91 = 16,680.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,472.41/38,158.91 = 16,680.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,472.41x = 38,158.91 × 16,680.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,472.41x = 636,516,185.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,516,185.27/25,472.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,988.46

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