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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,158.20, 37,694.10 and 16,388.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,158.20, 37,694.10 and 16,388.60 is: 24,554.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,158.20 : 37,694.10 = 16,388.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,158.20/37,694.10 = 16,388.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,158.20x = 37,694.10 × 16,388.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,158.20x = 617,753,527.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,753,527.26/25,158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,554.76

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