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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,083.20, 37,624.80 and 16,270.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,083.20, 37,624.80 and 16,270.40 is: 24,405.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,083.20 : 37,624.80 = 16,270.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,083.20/37,624.80 = 16,270.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,083.20x = 37,624.80 × 16,270.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,083.20x = 612,170,545.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,170,545.92/25,083.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,405.60

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