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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,174.08, 37,732.32 and 16,407.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,174.08, 37,732.32 and 16,407.36 is: 24,592.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,174.08 : 37,732.32 = 16,407.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,174.08/37,732.32 = 16,407.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,174.08x = 37,732.32 × 16,407.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,174.08x = 619,087,757.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,087,757.88/25,174.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,592.27

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