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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,477.72, 38,216.57 and 16,710.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,477.72, 38,216.57 and 16,710.59 is: 25,065.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,477.72 : 38,216.57 = 16,710.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,477.72/38,216.57 = 16,710.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,477.72x = 38,216.57 × 16,710.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,477.72x = 638,621,444.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 638,621,444.46/25,477.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,065.88

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