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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,694.66, 38,513.69 and 16,806.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,694.66, 38,513.69 and 16,806.33 is: 25,190.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,694.66 : 38,513.69 = 16,806.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,694.66/38,513.69 = 16,806.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,694.66x = 38,513.69 × 16,806.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,694.66x = 647,273,699.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 647,273,699.63/25,694.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,190.98

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