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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,729.62, 38,594.40 and 16,900.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,729.62, 38,594.40 and 16,900.70 is: 25,351.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,729.62 : 38,594.40 = 16,900.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,729.62/38,594.40 = 16,900.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,729.62x = 38,594.40 × 16,900.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,729.62x = 652,272,376.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,272,376.08/25,729.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,351.03

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