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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,012.14, 37,491.21 and 16,253.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,012.14, 37,491.21 and 16,253.34 is: 24,362.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,012.14 : 37,491.21 = 16,253.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,012.14/37,491.21 = 16,253.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,012.14x = 37,491.21 × 16,253.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,012.14x = 609,357,383.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 609,357,383.14/25,012.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,362.46

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