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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,475.19, 38,212.69 and 16,708.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,475.19, 38,212.69 and 16,708.05 is: 25,062.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,475.19 : 38,212.69 = 16,708.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,475.19/38,212.69 = 16,708.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,475.19x = 38,212.69 × 16,708.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,475.19x = 638,459,535.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,459,535.15/25,475.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,062.01

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