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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,472.51, 38,159.05 and 16,680.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,472.51, 38,159.05 and 16,680.77 is: 24,988.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,472.51 : 38,159.05 = 16,680.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,472.51/38,159.05 = 16,680.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,472.51x = 38,159.05 × 16,680.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,472.51x = 636,522,336.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,522,336.47/25,472.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,988.60

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