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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,725.62, 38,588.40 and 16,896.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,725.62, 38,588.40 and 16,896.69 is: 25,345.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,725.62 : 38,588.40 = 16,896.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,725.62/38,588.40 = 16,896.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,725.62x = 38,588.40 × 16,896.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,725.62x = 652,016,232.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,016,232.40/25,725.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,345.01

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