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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,675.06, 38,462.47 and 16,883.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,675.06, 38,462.47 and 16,883.32 is: 25,292.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,675.06 : 38,462.47 = 16,883.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,675.06/38,462.47 = 16,883.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,675.06x = 38,462.47 × 16,883.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,675.06x = 649,374,104.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,374,104.58/25,675.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,292.02

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