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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,108.49, 37,649.07 and 16,222.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,108.49, 37,649.07 and 16,222.59 is: 24,325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,108.49 : 37,649.07 = 16,222.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,108.49/37,649.07 = 16,222.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,108.49x = 37,649.07 × 16,222.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,108.49x = 610,765,426.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,765,426.49/25,108.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,325.05

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