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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,775.76, 38,612.40 and 16,984.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,775.76, 38,612.40 and 16,984.02 is: 25,442.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,775.76 : 38,612.40 = 16,984.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,775.76/38,612.40 = 16,984.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,775.76x = 38,612.40 × 16,984.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,775.76x = 655,793,773.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 655,793,773.85/25,775.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,442.27

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