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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,473.54, 38,160.60 and 16,681.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,473.54, 38,160.60 and 16,681.80 is: 24,990.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,473.54 : 38,160.60 = 16,681.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,473.54/38,160.60 = 16,681.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,473.54x = 38,160.60 × 16,681.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,473.54x = 636,587,497.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,587,497.08/25,473.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,990.15

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