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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,177.14, 37,752 and 16,291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,177.14, 37,752 and 16,291.20 is: 24,427.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,177.14 : 37,752 = 16,291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,177.14/37,752 = 16,291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,177.14x = 37,752 × 16,291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,177.14x = 615,025,382.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 615,025,382.40/25,177.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,427.93

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