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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25,217.20, 37,825.80 and 16,404.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25,217.20, 37,825.80 and 16,404.40 is: 24,606.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25,217.20 : 37,825.80 = 16,404.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25,217.20/37,825.80 = 16,404.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25,217.20x = 37,825.80 × 16,404.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25,217.20x = 620,509,553.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 620,509,553.52/25,217.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,606.60

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