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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,007.76, 37,458.72 and 16,216.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,007.76, 37,458.72 and 16,216.56 is: 24,290.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,007.76 : 37,458.72 = 16,216.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,007.76/37,458.72 = 16,216.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,007.76x = 37,458.72 × 16,216.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,007.76x = 607,451,580.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,451,580.40/25,007.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,290.52

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