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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,160.40, 37,643.40 and 16,412.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,160.40, 37,643.40 and 16,412.40 is: 24,555.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,160.40 : 37,643.40 = 16,412.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,160.40/37,643.40 = 16,412.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,160.40x = 37,643.40 × 16,412.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,160.40x = 617,818,538.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 617,818,538.16/25,160.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,555.20

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