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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,477.59, 38,216.38 and 16,710.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,477.59, 38,216.38 and 16,710.47 is: 25,065.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,477.59 : 38,216.38 = 16,710.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,477.59/38,216.38 = 16,710.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,477.59x = 38,216.38 × 16,710.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,477.59x = 638,613,671.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,613,671.50/25,477.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,065.70

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