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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,678.98, 38,501.85 and 16,887.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,678.98, 38,501.85 and 16,887.24 is: 25,319.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,678.98 : 38,501.85 = 16,887.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,678.98/38,501.85 = 16,887.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,678.98x = 38,501.85 × 16,887.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,678.98x = 650,189,981.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 650,189,981.39/25,678.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,319.93

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