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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,176.06, 37,774.33 and 16,180.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,176.06, 37,774.33 and 16,180.25 is: 24,276.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,176.06 : 37,774.33 = 16,180.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,176.06/37,774.33 = 16,180.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,176.06x = 37,774.33 × 16,180.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,176.06x = 611,198,070.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 611,198,070.91/25,176.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,276.96

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