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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,611.58, 38,497.56 and 16,902.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,611.58, 38,497.56 and 16,902.46 is: 25,406.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,611.58 : 38,497.56 = 16,902.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,611.58/38,497.56 = 16,902.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,611.58x = 38,497.56 × 16,902.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,611.58x = 650,703,468.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,703,468.00/25,611.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,406.61

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