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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,097.94, 37,588.59 and 16,306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,097.94, 37,588.59 and 16,306.20 is: 24,421.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,097.94 : 37,588.59 = 16,306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,097.94/37,588.59 = 16,306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,097.94x = 37,588.59 × 16,306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,097.94x = 612,927,066.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 612,927,066.26/25,097.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,421.41

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