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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,675.98, 38,497.38 and 16,884.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,675.98, 38,497.38 and 16,884.24 is: 25,315.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,675.98 : 38,497.38 = 16,884.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,675.98/38,497.38 = 16,884.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,675.98x = 38,497.38 × 16,884.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,675.98x = 649,999,003.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 649,999,003.29/25,675.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,315.45

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