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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,773.45, 38,594.54 and 16,981.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,773.45, 38,594.54 and 16,981.71 is: 25,429.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,773.45 : 38,594.54 = 16,981.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,773.45/38,594.54 = 16,981.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,773.45x = 38,594.54 × 16,981.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,773.45x = 655,401,007.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,401,007.98/25,773.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,429.31

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