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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,473.79, 38,160.98 and 16,682.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,473.79, 38,160.98 and 16,682.05 is: 24,990.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,473.79 : 38,160.98 = 16,682.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,473.79/38,160.98 = 16,682.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,473.79x = 38,160.98 × 16,682.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,473.79x = 636,603,376.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 636,603,376.41/25,473.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,990.52

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