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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,028.64, 37,505.16 and 16,679.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,028.64, 37,505.16 and 16,679.16 is: 24,993.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,028.64 : 37,505.16 = 16,679.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,028.64/37,505.16 = 16,679.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,028.64x = 37,505.16 × 16,679.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,028.64x = 625,554,564.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 625,554,564.47/25,028.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,993.55

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