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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,476.59, 38,214.88 and 16,709.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,476.59, 38,214.88 and 16,709.47 is: 25,064.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,476.59 : 38,214.88 = 16,709.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,476.59/38,214.88 = 16,709.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,476.59x = 38,214.88 × 16,709.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,476.59x = 638,550,253.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,550,253.60/25,476.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,064.19

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