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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,725.31, 38,587.96 and 16,958.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,725.31, 38,587.96 and 16,958.17 is: 25,437.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,725.31 : 38,587.96 = 16,958.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,725.31/38,587.96 = 16,958.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,725.31x = 38,587.96 × 16,958.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,725.31x = 654,381,335.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,381,335.10/25,725.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,437.26

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