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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,009.26, 37,460.97 and 16,218.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,009.26, 37,460.97 and 16,218.06 is: 24,292.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,009.26 : 37,460.97 = 16,218.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,009.26/37,460.97 = 16,218.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,009.26x = 37,460.97 × 16,218.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,009.26x = 607,544,259.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,544,259.12/25,009.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,292.77

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