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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,145.60, 37,761.60 and 16,419.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,145.60, 37,761.60 and 16,419.20 is: 24,657.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,145.60 : 37,761.60 = 16,419.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,145.60/37,761.60 = 16,419.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,145.60x = 37,761.60 × 16,419.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,145.60x = 620,015,262.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,015,262.72/25,145.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,657.01

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