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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,138.40, 37,707.60 and 16,390.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,138.40, 37,707.60 and 16,390.40 is: 24,585.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,138.40 : 37,707.60 = 16,390.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,138.40/37,707.60 = 16,390.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,138.40x = 37,707.60 × 16,390.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,138.40x = 618,042,647.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,042,647.04/25,138.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,585.60

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