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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,011.06, 37,469.61 and 16,666.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,011.06, 37,469.61 and 16,666.44 is: 24,968.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,011.06 : 37,469.61 = 16,666.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,011.06/37,469.61 = 16,666.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,011.06x = 37,469.61 × 16,666.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,011.06x = 624,485,006.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 624,485,006.89/25,011.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,968.35

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