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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,177.20, 37,722.60 and 16,407.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,177.20, 37,722.60 and 16,407.60 is: 24,583.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,177.20 : 37,722.60 = 16,407.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,177.20/37,722.60 = 16,407.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,177.20x = 37,722.60 × 16,407.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,177.20x = 618,937,331.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,937,331.76/25,177.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,583.25

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