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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,190.92, 37,708.62 and 16,406.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,190.92, 37,708.62 and 16,406.92 is: 24,559.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,190.92 : 37,708.62 = 16,406.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,190.92/37,708.62 = 16,406.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,190.92x = 37,708.62 × 16,406.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,190.92x = 618,682,311.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 618,682,311.65/25,190.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,559.73

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