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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,169.20, 37,710.60 and 16,399.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,169.20, 37,710.60 and 16,399.60 is: 24,571.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,169.20 : 37,710.60 = 16,399.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,169.20/37,710.60 = 16,399.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,169.20x = 37,710.60 × 16,399.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,169.20x = 618,438,755.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,438,755.76/25,169.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,571.25

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