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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,177.70, 37,723.35 and 16,408.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,177.70, 37,723.35 and 16,408.10 is: 24,584.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,177.70 : 37,723.35 = 16,408.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,177.70/37,723.35 = 16,408.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,177.70x = 37,723.35 × 16,408.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,177.70x = 618,968,499.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,968,499.14/25,177.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,584.00

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