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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,004.70, 37,441.44 and 16,212.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,004.70, 37,441.44 and 16,212.96 is: 24,276.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,004.70 : 37,441.44 = 16,212.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,004.70/37,441.44 = 16,212.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,004.70x = 37,441.44 × 16,212.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,004.70x = 607,036,569.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,036,569.06/25,004.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,276.90

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