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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,207.20, 37,810.80 and 16,394.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,207.20, 37,810.80 and 16,394.40 is: 24,591.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,207.20 : 37,810.80 = 16,394.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,207.20/37,810.80 = 16,394.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,207.20x = 37,810.80 × 16,394.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,207.20x = 619,885,379.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 619,885,379.52/25,207.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,591.60

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