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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,201.06, 37,809.69 and 16,453.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,201.06, 37,809.69 and 16,453.06 is: 24,684.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,201.06 : 37,809.69 = 16,453.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,201.06/37,809.69 = 16,453.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,201.06x = 37,809.69 × 16,453.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,201.06x = 622,085,098.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 622,085,098.15/25,201.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,684.88

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