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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,668.70, 38,498.19 and 16,177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,668.70, 38,498.19 and 16,177.12 is: 24,262.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,668.70 : 38,498.19 = 16,177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,668.70/38,498.19 = 16,177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,668.70x = 38,498.19 × 16,177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,668.70x = 622,789,682.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,789,682.50/25,668.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,262.61

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