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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,716.62, 38,558.25 and 16,924.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,716.62, 38,558.25 and 16,924.82 is: 25,376.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,716.62 : 38,558.25 = 16,924.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,716.62/38,558.25 = 16,924.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,716.62x = 38,558.25 × 16,924.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,716.62x = 652,591,440.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,591,440.77/25,716.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,376.25

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