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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,159.60, 37,717.53 and 16,411.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,159.60, 37,717.53 and 16,411.60 is: 24,603.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,159.60 : 37,717.53 = 16,411.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,159.60/37,717.53 = 16,411.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,159.60x = 37,717.53 × 16,411.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,159.60x = 619,005,015.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,005,015.35/25,159.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,603.13

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