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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,788.11, 38,654.52 and 16,900.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,788.11, 38,654.52 and 16,900.08 is: 25,332.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,788.11 : 38,654.52 = 16,900.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,788.11/38,654.52 = 16,900.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,788.11x = 38,654.52 × 16,900.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,788.11x = 653,264,272.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 653,264,272.03/25,788.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,332.00

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