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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,794.95, 38,672.92 and 16,912.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,794.95, 38,672.92 and 16,912.51 is: 25,355.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,794.95 : 38,672.92 = 16,912.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,794.95/38,672.92 = 16,912.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,794.95x = 38,672.92 × 16,912.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,794.95x = 654,056,146.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 654,056,146.23/25,794.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,355.98

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