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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,108.88, 37,649.63 and 16,222.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,108.88, 37,649.63 and 16,222.97 is: 24,325.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,108.88 : 37,649.63 = 16,222.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,108.88/37,649.63 = 16,222.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,108.88x = 37,649.63 × 16,222.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,108.88x = 610,788,548.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 610,788,548.64/25,108.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,325.60

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