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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,707.94, 38,492.35 and 16,801.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,707.94, 38,492.35 and 16,801.08 is: 25,156.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,707.94 : 38,492.35 = 16,801.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,707.94/38,492.35 = 16,801.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,707.94x = 38,492.35 × 16,801.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,707.94x = 646,712,967.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 646,712,967.73/25,707.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,156.16

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