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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,147.60, 37,764.60 and 16,421.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,147.60, 37,764.60 and 16,421.20 is: 24,660.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,147.60 : 37,764.60 = 16,421.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,147.60/37,764.60 = 16,421.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,147.60x = 37,764.60 × 16,421.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,147.60x = 620,140,049.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,140,049.52/25,147.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,660.01

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