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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,009.76, 37,461.72 and 16,218.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,009.76, 37,461.72 and 16,218.56 is: 24,293.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,009.76 : 37,461.72 = 16,218.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,009.76/37,461.72 = 16,218.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,009.76x = 37,461.72 × 16,218.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,009.76x = 607,575,153.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 607,575,153.52/25,009.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,293.52

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