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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,729.94, 38,594.83 and 16,900.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,729.94, 38,594.83 and 16,900.99 is: 25,351.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,729.94 : 38,594.83 = 16,900.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,729.94/38,594.83 = 16,900.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,729.94x = 38,594.83 × 16,900.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,729.94x = 652,290,558.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 652,290,558.40/25,729.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,351.42

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